12 Extraordinary Women ~ Part 6

Halfway there!  I had no idea when I started this that it would take me such a long time.  It is not from lack of choices in extraordinary women but more lack of time to really sit down and write exactly what I want to say about each of these women.  The things I have said about each of them barely scratches the surface on some of their amazing qualities and the way they live their lives.  It is such an honor to know so many extraordinary women.  As I have said before, these are not the women that stand out immediately in our minds; these are the women who are quietly, faithfully serving God who are not always recognized for the great things they do and way they live their lives.
Today I am going to tell you about one of my favorite people in the world.  She is someone that I look up to, admire, and wish I could be more like.  She is definitely an extraordinary woman.  Gaye is an incredibly godly woman, she loves the Lord with all her heart.  She is an amazing mom, grandma, daughter, sister, wife, and friend.  She takes amazing care of the people in her life.  She is giving, sensitive to the needs of others, selfless, and such a hard worker.
Gaye is someone who I have been blessed to know at church and working together in the nursery.  She is an outstanding nursery director; she loves each one of the children that walk through the doors.  She speaks so kindly to them, knows how to communicate so well with their parents, and keeps things running smoothly.  A few of us try to fill in when she isn't there but no one can do it like Gaye does!  She is missed very much when she isn't there but I am thankful for the times she is able to rest or take care of herself and let others minister to her.  Gaye and I have spent many, many, many hours together over the past several years and I have loved every minute of it!  She has such wisdom and Biblical knowledge.  She gives great advice and when she doesn't have the answers she will pray about it and always come back to you with some words of wisdom! She is an encourager and a cheerleader for the people in her life.  She makes you feel at ease and like you could pour out your whole heart to her if you could.  I respect her so much.  She is a faithful servant of God, obedient to His will and call on her life.  She is steady and consistent.  She is full of joy and peace that only comes from the Lord.  She is a prayer warrior and true example of Christ's love.
Gaye is someone who does her "job" at church with a joyful heart and a burden for the lives of children.  She too often goes unrecognized for all the hard work she puts into her ministry and we tend to take for granted that she will be there or will take care of things.  I am personally wanting to do better about thanking Gaye and other people in church ministry for all of their hard work, dedication, and devotion to the church and the things of God.  Without women like Gaye things would be very different.  I love that Aden loves to see "Miss Gaye" and runs in (almost) every time he sees her.  She makes him want to be at church.  The nursery is a place that is peaceful, exciting, and filled with love for all of the children.
I also love how Gaye loves her family and friends.  She loves life, she spends quality time with people, she is devoted to the people in her life, and she cherishes moments with them.
Gaye, thank you for being such an extraordinary woman!  You have made a huge impact on my life over the years and I feel incredibly blessed to know you and to call you my friend.  Thank you for all you do! Thank you for loving the Lord, loving His call on your life, and loving others like He does.  I see Jesus in you!  You inspire me and motivate me to do better! Thank you for all you have taught me and for all the things I have yet to learn from you.  Thank you for loving my children and showing them Jesus.  You are one of the most faithful, consistent, gracious, knowledgeable, enoucoraging, patient, godly women I know!  It really is an honor and blessing to know you!  I LOVE YOU!