My Maidens of Virtue....

A couple of years ago, my daughters and I along with many other mother's and daughters started a monthly study/get-together for Bible study, book study, encouragment and fellowship. The book that we started with is called "Raising Maidens of Virtue"...so our little group was christened our "Maidens Group". Well...we've worked thru that book and are about 2/3 of the way thru the book "Beautiful Girlhood" and the study guide. The most mothers and daughters that we've had has been around 20 but the average meeting has about 16 each month.

This group has been such a blessing to all of us. We've dug into God's word to see what He says about Biblical Womanhood ( and girlhood, of course), we've had wonderful discussions where all of us ( moms included) have been able to support, encourage and exhort one another in our walk with the Lord, in our parenting, and in our marriages...and the girls are all learning at their mother's side...sometimes along with us. It is fun to see quite a few of the young ladies bring some form of handwork to do as we talk...knitting, crocheting, embroidery...it is not required, and not everyone does it, but it is fun to see what the girls are all creating. It is also fun to see how many pairs of sisters there are: usually if all are attending, there are four sets of sisters. Three are pictured. :)

Sara and Meghan

Hannah and Courtney

Michaela and Morgan

This past Monday, we had our December meeting/ Christmas party. We read a chapter, prayed, discussed and prayed some more...then we had an ornament exchange with the girls...what fun they had! There was lots of wonderful food...from stuffed mushrooms, ham hordeovoures, bruschetta on homemade toast points, pistachio cake, citrus cake, Mrs. W's famous dip and chips, homemade chocolate confections ( the oreo trifles were amazing!) and of course the ever present popcorn! Afterwards, each girl had a chance to make a beautiful ribbon board ( courtesy of the Goettel's!) to take home as a special keepsake that they had made with our Maiden's friends...all in all, it was a very special, memorable evening!

We're so gratedful for this group of friends...moms and daughters alike! I so appreciate the kindred spirits that I have found and the fellowship that I need as much as the girls.

Most of our girls have been friends for almost 10 years now...and they are all such wonderful young women...I'm so glad they have each other for support, encouragement, accountability...as well as fun and friendship! Just had to share another one of our joys of this season! ~Sue~