Several years ago, someone gave me a plaque that stated “A Good Woman.” While I was extremely appreciative, I find myself wondering often—What is a “good woman,” and what should I be doing to maintain my status as one?
When I think of the good women in my life, my thoughts drift to my mother—the first good woman I knew. She was the one who worked the night shift, so that she could be there for her children. Mom was also the person who made sure we looked good for Easter, special occasions, and proms, and she would frequently stay up all night designing and sewing our dresses, gowns, and finery for those special occasions. To me, she is still the ultimate good woman.