Nana’s 40th Birthday!

May 6th, 2008 · 5 Comments · Family

Today my lovely wife is 40. I am the happiest and most blessed man on earth. Nana makes the Prov. 31 [show]<div class="esv"><h2>Proverbs 31 <object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.esvapi.org/assets/play.swf?myUrl=hw%2F20031001-20031031" width="40" height="12" class="audio"><param name="movie" value="http://www.esvapi.org/assets/play.swf?myUrl=hw%2F20031001-20031031" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /></object></h2> <div class="esv-text"><h3 id="p20031001.01-1">The Words of King Lemuel</h3> 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: <div class="block-indent"> 2 What are you doing, my son? <a href="#f1" id="b1" title="Hebrew 'What, my son?'">[1]</a> What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, 5 lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; <a href="#f2" id="b2" title="Hebrew 'those bitter in soul'">[2]</a> 7 let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. 8 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. <a href="#f3" id="b3" title="Hebrew 'are sons of passing away'">[3]</a> 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. </div> <h3 id="p20031010.01-1">The Woman Who Fears the Lord</h3> <div class="block-indent"> 10  <a href="#f4" id="b4" title="Verses 10-31 are an acrostic poem, each verse beginning with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet">[4]</a> An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. 14 She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. 15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. 16 She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 17 She dresses herself <a href="#f5" id="b5" title="Hebrew 'She girds her loins'">[5]</a> with strength and makes her arms strong. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. 20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. <a href="#f6" id="b6" title="Or 'in double thickness'">[6]</a> 22 She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. 27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” 30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. (<a href="http://www.esv.org" class="copyright">ESV</a>) </div> </div> <div class="footnotes"> <h3>Footnotes</h3> <a href="#b1" id="f1">[1]</a> 31:2 Hebrew What, my son? <a href="#b2" id="f2">[2]</a> 31:6 Hebrew those bitter in soul <a href="#b3" id="f3">[3]</a> 31:8 Hebrew are sons of passing away <a href="#b4" id="f4">[4]</a> 31:10 Verses 10-31 are an acrostic poem, each verse beginning with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet <a href="#b5" id="f5">[5]</a> 31:17 Hebrew She girds her loins <a href="#b6" id="f6">[6]</a> 31:21 Or in double thickness </div> </div>
woman look like she’s loafing. She loves God and always wants to do His will. She’d go anywhere on the planet to serve God. She’d live in Africa or Asia or anywhere in between if God called us to move.

She’s a loving and supportive wife. I know that she’ll always support and encourage me. I can trust her 100% all the time. She’s loyal and respectful, yet always full of wisdom. She has helped me so many times in so many ways - in personal decisions and church leadership. She’s got great intuition with people. She laughs and she’s flexible - putting up with my spontaneous and crazy ideas.

Nana loves and serves her children tirelessly. She homeschools all subjects and teaches them the most helpful life skills. She’ll play basketball or take the kids swimming. She’s the best chef in town - healthy and delicious food. She loves to travel and speaks Spanish. She can sing and play the flute.

She’s smart, kind, and patient. She’s the best friend any person could ask for. She’s gracious and a good listener.

Many women have done nobly but you, Nana, excel them all.

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5 responses so far ↓

1 Nana // May 6, 2008 at 4:18 pm

Kendrick, thank you sooooo much! Your words are a thoughtful gift!
2 Arielle // May 7, 2008 at 3:11 pm

That is all so true! Nana is the best! :o)
3 Jim and Julie Vinar // May 11, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Kendrick, You’ve so wonderfully and beautifully decribed your wife and our lovely daughter-in-law. She never ceases to amaze us. It is always a joy to be around her. She is such a blessing.
4 Roly // May 24, 2008 at 1:53 am

Hello!

I visit your web site today. Please, give my greetings to your wife (well later).

My friends you are a God´s heroes. Gos bless your ministry and lives.

Blessings.
5 Xismara // Jun 28, 2008 at 1:21 pm

Hi Kendrick!
I know it’s quite late but anywayz I’d like to join you in your praise of Nana. I believe she is one corageous girl!!!! And notice I say girl and not woman because this thing of the turning 40 can get a bit confusing, ha ha!!
She looks awesome!!! I wish to send you guys all my best wishes. I know you are loved for your kindness and excellent ministry and vibes. to Nana, all the best and just the quick reminder that this is just the beginning!!!!
Big hug from Havana,
Xismara

Kendrick Vinar

“Don’t try harder. Enjoy more!”

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