This is a tribute to the women who helped shape the West.
A wife of good character who can find? She is worth more than all the
gold or silver one can mine. Her husband has full confidence in her
and leaves everything to her care while he’s away.
She brings him good, not harm, all of his life.
She tans the hides to make clothing for her children. She is like the
traveling supply trains that bring goods and food to her family.
She is up before daylight preparing the day’s meals of beans and
hot tortillas. She always has plenty to share with the stranger that comes
to her door.
She sees a good pony and buys it with the money she’s earned
sewing garments. She sets about her work with a smile on
her face and a Spanish song on her lips. Her arms and back are strong
for the day’s work. She is last to lie down at night and her
lamp stays lit as she protects her family. She opens her home to
those in need and lends an ear to her neighbor.
When the snows come, she does not fear, for her home is filled
with warmth. She makes quilts from patched clothing for
her beds. The family is always dressed presentably before others.
Her husband is respected in the community. He serves with the
judges and county leaders. She is clothed with strength and dignity.
She laughs at days to come and does not dwell on disappointments
of the past. She speaks words of wisdom and instructs her
children to be respectable citizens. She watches over the
affairs of her household and always lends a hand to others.
Her children and grandchildren call her blessed.
Her husband thanks her for being his faithful companion.
Many women have done well, but Granny Brannin exceeds
them all. Pretty words can be misleading, and beauty
can be deceiving. But a woman who reveres the Lord and leads her
children in the way of truth –
She is to be held in the highest respect.
Give her the reward she has earned. Let the life and
testimony she has lived bring honor to her memory.
May the gift of her heritage be passed on to her
future generations.
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