Her Faith Still Dazzles As a Rainbow

There are two kinds of mothers full of surprises: the one who loves, consoles and gives, the other who complains, cries and screams... mine was the first one with lots of bright smiles! She loved nothing more than her kids free of blame: bathing them, grooming them and feeding them; had she been different and uncaring, I wouldn't have been so kind and giving! On winter's long and bitter-cold nights, mother gathered us around a warm fireplace to talk about family, faith and the glory of grace... we listened and learned to love God with smiling eyes! She taught us the rewarding and wonderful ways of the Lord: to earn our living with our sweat and heed His unfailing word, to say Grace with our bowed heads and be grateful for the hearty meals; yes, her faith still dazzles as a rainbow...a faith that teaches and heals!