October is here!

Hi Ladies!
We've had a great start to the year haven't we? Starting with Bunco on opening day and followed up with our second meeting where we learned why MOPS exists, and why we need each other so. I'm so glad I have all you wonderful ladies to talk to and seek advice from! We truly are blessed with so many wonderful resources right at our fingertips. Joannie Arrigoni, our Mentor Mom, spoke to us last meeting and let it be known that she is available to any of you who should need her help or advice or just a shoulder to lean on. If any of you would like to contact Joannie, her email address is jandjarrigoni@sbcglobal.net, she would be happy to hear from any of you at any time.

We are looking forward to our next meeting on Thursday, October 21st at 9am!


Aren't we creative? It's so fun to do just simple things isn't it? Our fall votives turned out beautifully and those nametags couldn't be cuter!

I believe MOPS helps us be better moms and wives and I'm always interested in what God thinks a good wife and mother is. I reread Proverbs 31:10-31 today and I felt depressed because it describes a wife of noble character and I searched, in vain, for something that sounded like me. But then I thought about it and I realized that it's true, I'm not a perfect wife or mother...but THANK GOD there's a road map for me. Thank the Lord he had the good sense to give us directions and encouragement to help us become the women He envisioned us to be. So don't let the following discourage you but encourage you to follow God's plan for your life.

Proverbs 31: 10-31 (From The Message)

A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful lines and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters the knets to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps and eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!