#MadeWithDAZ - International Woman's day I choose to challenge – all people: to cherish their woman as they should their mother, their wife, their sister or their daughter and to extend this consideration to all those around you. As a father, I was faced with the duty of presenting my daughter to her future husband. I dreaded the coming event, as I am somewhat of a jokester in familiar circles, fairly shy around strangers and scared of making a fool of myself. What would I say? What jokes would I tell? I spent ages searching the net for something appropriate, to think about, to write about but nothing appealed to me. When I’m am deeply troubled, I don’t look to people for answers, I pray for guidance and read the bible. Don’t confuse me for a bible puncher but when I’m lost, I’m wise enough to seek a high place to see where I am, rather than searching in the valley. So I started at the beginning and opened The Book of Genesis….but…. I know the story of Adam and Eve. So does most people. Well, you will only understand some things in The Good Book, when it is revealed to you. God molded Adam from earth but created Eve from Adam’s rib. Not from his head so woman can manipulate him, or from his feet, so that he can walk over her but from his side. So that together, side by side, they can join as a whole and be more effective and efficient as a unity. The Hebrew word used as rib, in this instance, is used 2 more times in the bible and that is to describe the side of the tabernacle and the side of the pulpit. The sides of the tabernacle were made from fragile material screenings. One of the inner sanctuaries was the Holy of Holies. A sanctuary that only 1 person, a designated high priest, was allow access to. Such fragile dividers kept multitudes at bay. Not because they weren’t able to penetrate them but through consensual agreement of all. They all protected the tabernacle. So to, should you treat and protect your woman folk. The sides of the pulpit, as a simile for woman, is also very appropriate. It is the mother who nurtures the infant into life. It is the mother who feeds and fends for the child and prepares him or her, for their journey into adulthood and beyond. God presented Eve to Adam. The honour and privilege I was entrusted with, to accompany my daughter down the isle and present her to her future husband; as her father; as God did with Eve; was a heart wrenching realisation and experience. Thank you for that lesson and privilege. And thank you Daz Studio staff and Catalyst, for reminding me of this wonderful experience and for honouring woman worldwide.