A Tribute to Linnea Bonenberger

My Mom, A Woman of Notable Beauty 

My counselor, teacher, biggest fan and best friend;
We posses a friendship that no conflict can bend;
She holds a high-ranking place at the true beauty prom.
Who is this person? You guessed it, my mom.

I have been struggling with the sin of not feeling smart,
But my mom advised me to look into my heart.
Time after time, she has helped me to see
That God has made me fearfully and wonderfully.
And that joy in God for how He made me is worth the fight
For a gentle, quiet spirit is great in God’s sight.

A few weeks ago my mom took me away overnight.
We had a great time and it blessed me to see,
How my mom really enjoyed being with me.
Together we fellowshipped about my devotions;
This set my mom’s excitement all to motion.
She was excited about my relationship with Him;
This encouraged me to pursue it again and again.

My mom also rarely ever raises her voice,
But she graciously helps me make the right choice.
She helps me shun the world and not be proud
But to stand for righteousness in a crowd.

Mom, because of my godly relationship with you,
I am learning to develop the beauty that is true.
And together I know we can continue this way
By relying on redeeming grace everyday.

Karen