“Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many daughters have done well but you excel them all’” (Proverbs 31:28, 29)

To my dear Mum on Mother’s Day who in my youth:

• milked the cows and the goats
• plucked chooks, turkeys, ducks and geese
• collected the eggs of same
• peeled potatoes
• podded peas
• scraped carrots
• cooked meals including rabbits I trapped
• sowed seed in the vegie garden
• skimmed, scalded and separated cream
• cared for sick cows, goats, poultry, dogs and cats
• nursed me when sick
• tended my many wounds and injuries
• washed, ironed and mended my clothes
• taught me to sew, knit, darn, cook, milk a cow and grow seeds in the garden to mention a few
• was transport coordinator and driver
• set an example in Christian service in the church
• and above all has always prayed that I might know Jesus Christ

I was ungrateful most of the time then but now I am a little wiser and am thankful every day.

Thank you from your son!