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| Mary Beth and her husband at a Stake Valentine's Dance |
Yes. That Chobani. The ones with the yummy Greek yogurt.
Does she need a break? Totally.
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| Mary Beth at a recent birthday party |
Mary Beth was a stay-at-home parent, then began working
part-time at her children’s school as they got older. She and her husband’s decision for her to be
a stay-at-home mom was a difficult one.
Living in Southern California it’s hard making ends meet, even with both
parents working. To have one parent stay
at home means all kinds of sacrifices, such as her husband riding a bike to work so Mary
Beth could have the car for the children’s needs, growing her own vegetables, or wearing hand-me-down
clothing instead of buying new.
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| Mary Beth and her husband discuss his five years serving as Bishop of our Ward as Elder Allen (far left) looks on |
I’ve never heard Mary Beth complain. Once the decision was made, she put a smile on her
face, tightened her belt, and made it work.
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| Mary Beth and Dan celebrating the marriage of their beautiful daughter, Marisa (Her three sons are standing on the right) |
When her husband was called to be the Bishop of an LDS
congregation, or Ward, six years ago it meant more personal sacrifices. Dan works full-time as an engineer, and the
new church calling meant long Sundays at church, and several evenings a week
away from his family. It meant the phone
ringing off the hook daily – mostly with calls from Ward members with problems to be solved.
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| Mary Beth and her mother-in-law Evangeline |
Mary Beth bore all this with a smile and a kind heart. She was an exemplary help-meet for her
husband during his five years of service. (He was recently released and is now a Sunday School teacher for the youth.)
Mary Beth has served faithfully in many different church callings throughout the years. She is now serving as the Stake Primary President, a position that oversees the LDS children's program throughout the city of Whittier where we live.
Mary Beth has served faithfully in many different church callings throughout the years. She is now serving as the Stake Primary President, a position that oversees the LDS children's program throughout the city of Whittier where we live.
As I searched for photos for this blog, I noticed most all my photos of Mary Beth were of her participating with other women from our Ward in friendship and kindliness. I don't think I've ever seen her in a bad mood.
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| Mary Beth surrounded by friends at the yoghurt shop |
Mary Beth has always been one to step up and do kind, thoughtful and
helpful things without provocation.
She’s the woman who shows up at your door unannounced with a pan of
cinnamon buns, just because she thought you might enjoy them.
This same woman fought a battle with her health - a little extra weight - and won - by announcing, "It's just a behavioral problem! I can conquer a behavioral problem!"
And she did.
(I have to admit I kinda sorta hate her for that! Okay, I'm kidding. Maybe.)
(I have to admit I kinda sorta hate her for that! Okay, I'm kidding. Maybe.)
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| Mary Beth and Dan (on the left) amidst part of the cast of the Ward Roadshow |
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| Raising their Lamanite swords high! |
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| Posing for a cast photo |
Does Mary Beth ever take time for herself? I have a feeling she is way down at the bottom of her own priority list. While that's an admirable quality in a good friend, I know she needs a break!
I am reminded of Proverbs 31 when I think of Mary Beth.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that
he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
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| Mary Beth and Dan welcome a new member, Lilya, to our Ward |
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice
in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the
law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth
not the bread of idleness.
1 comment:
She sounds like a wonderful lady!
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