"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earning she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31: 10-31
These verses from Proverbs describe my grandmother wonderfully. She truly was a noble wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. I admire how she lived her life every day, and I pray that I can grow to be more and more like her. I have so many wonderful memories of Granny Shug, and I will cherish these memories for the rest of my life. I will also share them with our boys, because I want them to always know what an amazing lady she was.
One thing that stood out about Shug was how proud she was of her three daughters and their husbands, her seven grand kids, and her eleven great grand kids. She was always ready to share a story about something going on in one of their lives to anyone who wanted to listen. She was definitely proud of all of us, and I hope she knew just how proud we were of her. I know that she was welcomed into Heaven with open arms and received a "well done, good and faithful servant."
In Loving Memory
Edith Joines Bean
"Granny Shug"
January 20, 1928-April 18, 2014
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