The 12 Pillars of Biblical Womanhood:
- An Image Bearer (Genesis 1:26-27) - Book: Young Lady's Guide to the Harmonious Development of Christian Character
- A Woman, not a Man (Genesis 2:21-23) - a sweater, shirt, and skirt sewed by Mommy
- A Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ (Deuteronomy 6:7) - DVD: John Wycliffe, The Morning Star
- A Member of the Church (Acts 2:39) - Book: Best Church Supper Recipes
- A Demonstration of Unfading Beauty (1 Peter 3:3-4) - a facial cleaning set
- A Helpmeet (Genesis 2:18) - Book on Animal Husbandry
- A Trustful and Submissive Wife (Ephesians 5:22-24) - purity ring
- A Keeper at Home (Titus 2:5) - DVD: The Art of Bread Making
- A Domestic Entrepreneur (Proverbs 31:10-31) - DVD: The Art of Soap Making and a sewing pattern
- A Fruitful Bearer of Children (Genesis 1:27-28) - Book: Be Fruitful and Mulitply
- A Teacher of the Next Generation (Ephesians 6:1-4) - DVD: Exposing a Trojan Horse and Book: Fireside Readings Volume 3
- A Godly Mentor (Titus 2:3-5) - stationary
Grammy and Papa have left for China so we went to their house on Thursday. They gave Abby a present, some roses, and a bar of chocolate.
Opening presents and talking about their meanings:
This picture is of all of our rings signifying our covenants (Daddy's and Mommy's wedding rings, Abby's and my purity rings).
A purity ring is a ring each of us girls have gotten or will get on our 13th birthday. It symbolizes the covenant between Daddy and, in this case, Abby. Part of the covenant is that Daddy will: protect and guard Abby's heart, mind, and body until the time comes to give her heart to her her furture husband and Daddy will help her to meet and choose the right husband. Abby will: give her heart to Daddy for protection, trust him and submit to his authority, wait patiently on God's timing, and seek Daddy's guidance in choosing the right husband.
"A new commandment I give you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another." John 13:34
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Happy Birthday Abby!!!!! Thank you so much for posting about it! I really like the poem that you made for Abby, Sarah. You did a good job.
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Sarah, thank you for giving us so much information about Abby's birthday. It was wonderful. Very informative regarding the theme for your birthday and now Abby's, "The 12 Pillars of Biblical Womanhood". And then the pictures of Abby with each one of her brothers and sisters! I love your birthday skirts your Mommy made each one of you. Perhaps I have seen them before on your blog but I did not notice it before. They are elegant and the tops/jacket are perfect. You both look beautiful. And William was "right up there" for the cake with Abby! It looks like everyone had a very fun time. I would like to ask about your grandparents going to China. That is a long way away. Are they going on a missionary trip. Have they been there before?
ReplyDeletePerhaps when they get back you can share some of their stories if its appropriate. Your poem for your sister is beautiful and so heart felt.
I have only met you once but everyone is growing up sooo fast!!!! Wishing you and your family the Lords Love.
Thank you for a wonderful posting,
Sincerely,
Jill
Just a short message to say my husband and I leave for Aunt Sunny's tomorrow. Will be returning to Az. on Mon. 11/16. I will try very hard to get some good pictures at the shower. Uncle Ben & Aunt Sunny are having a BBQ Saturday night at there house so may be I can get pictures there too. Did you know they have a small fish pond in there front yard (decorative) but some animal ate all the fish last week! For some reason that made me laugh...shame on me! Everyone stay safe...if anyone should have a baby boy by the name of Calvin while we're in Ca., be sure and let Aunt Sunny know.
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Jill
Wow- that is a busy birthday celebration. Happy Birthday Abby!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of Abby & Sarah in the skirts. You ladies look very happy. I love the poem too. I thought that the Enduring line was especially loving.
Love,
Aunt Sunny