Happy Mothers Day!! A Tribute to my Mom.

My Mom was born to Ramon Prado and Ruby Arballo Prado. My grandfather was a barber who came here from Mexico. My grandma Ruby, I believe she was born here in California and fell in love with this man from Mexico. They had three children. My Uncle Ramon, my Mom and my Aunt Betty. From what my Aunt Betty says my mom was a goody two shoes, one who always did the right thing.

 

Here is a picture of my mom and her sister. My grandma had made their beautiful taffeta jumpers.

My mom met my dad and fell in love. They were married on March 11, 1951.

They had four children, me, the oldest, my brother Ernie, my brother Richard, and the baby, my sister Debbie.

We had a great upbringing. My mom was a great mom. Oh yea there was good times and bad times but my parents have always been there for me and my brothers and my sister.

My Mom is an amazing woman!! I think she would deny that and she would probably say she has so much more to learn in life. But since she has aged (no offense Mom!) and grown closer to our Lord. She has become an amazing Godly woman. I love her and truly believe she has become the Proverbs 31 woman. She is my inspiration in everything I do and don't do!!

My mom has the gift of hospitality and If you happen to visit her and my dad she will want to feed you.

Her house is beautifully decorated and clean to the max.

My Mom loves to sew and is always at it making something for her great grand children. For Easter she made each grandchild a small little blanket for them to carry. My Mom also has arthritis in her hands so believe me heart and soul go into everything she sews.

My Mom loves her garden!! She has a beautiful garden and works on it whenever she feels good. If I was on top of things I would have taken a picture of it because right now all the flowers are in bloom.

I love to hear her tell me stories of how The Lord as shown her how to live. She used to be a worry wart but know you can tell that the Lord's peace is with her. I love you Mom. I am so blessed that God gave me to you and you are my MOM! I am so very thankful that you are my Mom!

 

From my daughter, Elyse:

I love my Grammie. I can always remember her being at everything and always cheering me on. She has always been an example to me of a Godly woman, a mom and a grandma.

At Christmas she always read a story. When I was little I don't think I really appreciated them at the time but now looking back I love having those memories and I love listening to her stories now.

Now, having my own children, I love seeing her love on Addie, getting on the floor and playing with her, walking her around her garden and showing Addie all her flowers and fruit trees.

My grandma had the best house in Ontario, CA when I was growing up. I remember always having fun when I went over there. Playing my grandpa's piano, riding on their go kart and playing in the tree house. The treehouse was so unsafe but as a kid it was so much fun. Haha!!

I love you Grammie and love having you as my Grammie!

 

 

"Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. She is like a merchant’s ship, bringing her food from afar. She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls. She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night. Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber. She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes. She makes her own bedspreads. She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns. Her husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders. She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise." Proverbs 31:10-31 NLT

Happy MOTHER'S Day to all you Mommies!

May your day be filled with God's blessings!

 

 

 

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