On this day in 1935, Marlene Louise Sickels, now Marlene McCormick, was born. Just an ordinary firstborn to ordinary parents. That’s what some would say, but not me, her other 5 children or the countless other lives she has touched. There is no way I could begin to tell you Mom’s story. My goal is to celebrate the gemlike beauty she has shown throughout her life.
Her clarity: This lady is the most genuine woman I know. Her honesty and transparency in everything she does draws people to her. They know that she is a person who will be on their side completely but not always to tell them what they want to hear; to give them truth. Knowing this woman is to know that you are cared for in the truest sense of the word.
Her color: Not her skin, but the deep glowing color of who she really is. She invests in the lives of people. Almost like adding strokes color to a painting, she blends the stunning colors of friendship, love, trust, and Jesus into her friendships. Each person she loves knows that she doesn’t know how to have a “surface” friendship. Those relationships are rich and beautiful.
Because of this amazing woman’s life and how she chose to live, I was given a foundation on which to build my own life. A foundation of a priceless ruby.
Marmie, you are a true Proverbs 31 woman. Thank you for being my foundational ruby!
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.' ” Proverbs 31:28 & 29
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OMW!! It made me cry, because it's so true and she is amazing. Love it!