The Good Wife..

​The Good Wife was a popular TV show that my good wife and I got hooked on.  Each week white lies, big lies, corruption, infedelities, indescretions, scandals, deceipt and other naughtiness found in politics, marriage, and in the court of law are crammed into one 60 minute Sunday night broadcast.  
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The Good Wife was just a TV show weaving together much of what is wrong with society for our entertainment value (not to mention they all drink A LOT A LOT) and not a model for a happy society.  In contrast my wife is the Truly Good Wife! 

A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.  Proverbs 31:10

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My 'very Good Wife' Mary in contrast may be armed with a honey do list and a disapproving glance at my Sunday choice of clothes, but her honey do list does prod me from my computer chair and I confess I sometimes need her help regarding my wardrobe.  

Mary is all about her faith, family and friends with special focus and love reserved for our children, and grandchildren.  She also loves and affirms me no matter  our circumstance.  Her joy and laughter for life is infectious. I am blessed.

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I would encourage everyone to read all of Proverbs 31:10-31.  
Hymn to a Good Wife (Msg)10-31 A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!” Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises! 

Your wife may shop at Walmart instead of making her own clothes, and wear jeans instead of fine linens.  Your wife may work outside the home and not just exist as solely as the happy homemaker, but this proverb paints a great picture of A Good Wife who loves God, family, friends, and cares for those in need.  And it goes without saying was NOT a scripture passage referenced in creating a TV show called The Good Wife.

Ha!.. Tell that to Julianna Margulies!

May God bless all of you good wives out there.  I would add a blessing for you guys but.. let's explain again.. your wives are your blessing.

Jeff

note: 'Important Stuff' I have learned from watching the TV show The Good Wife

1. The myth of horrific traffic and commutes in Chicago are busted. Each week all the important players navigate between courtrooms, law offices, airports, the homes of Chicago, and chili dog vendors quicker than I can go through a McDonald's drive through for a Happy Meal one mile from my house.  AMAZING.  
2. All cases in court go back and forth between winning and losing like a game of tennis, or more accurately PONG.  No exceptions.
3. There is no reasons for any case in America (even the OJ trial) to drag on for months. On The Good Wife trials from beginning to end can be completed in one 60 minute show.  Ok, not 60 minutes as tv shows are like 'dog years' so this would translate out to all cases in the court of law can be resolved in a couple days, or one week max.

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* Some say television is just wasting time and turns our brains to mush, but look at what I have learned. :)

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