"How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore, the children of men put their trust under the shadow of your wings." Psalm 36:7
TEN DAYS OF THINGS I GAINED, LEARNED, REMEMBERED
Day 2
My smiling husband showed no mercy when he was taking me down in Double 12 Dominoes. But to give credit where credit is due, he was always gracious when the take-down was mine. He might have even helped me out a little with that.
I remember the fun we could have, even in the quieter moments. I learned to be a good sport. I gained from BW's example.
November 10, 2021
Day 3
Mandy took pictures at a couple of the boys' ball games. In one shot BW and I are holding hands, arms extended to reach between our canvass lawn chairs, the other one of him with his arm around my shoulders. She kidded us about our PDA's. But that was us. We usually were holding hands, or my hand was resting inside his elbow as we walked or resting on his knee when we sat - his big, strong hand covering mine. He always made me feel secure, protected. By some miracle, I still feel that protection and security. I know I always will because You promise that "(You) will never leave us or forsake us"
I remember those summer evenings with our family, watching our grandsons grow. I learned to appreciate Sonic drinks and shade. I gained strength from the nearness of BW and, now, from You.
God, You are good because we can have happiness in the small things and because You will never leave us alone.
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"For we know that if our earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, not made with hands. II Corinthians 5:1 CSB
November 11, 2021
Day 4
Today we honored our nation's veterans. BW was a crew chief in helicopter repair in the US Army Reserves. His unit was "hot" at times, but never deployed. Knowing his work ethic, he surely was a natural leader who took care of every detail and led his men honorably and efficiently. He was a hero then, and he became my hero. I'm thankful to know he was also a hero of the faith, not like Old Testament heroes, but always one in my eyes.
I remember those days of the Viet Nam war and what an unsettling time that was, even before BW and I ever met. I learned to stop to appreciate and show our gratitude for all of our military and the price so many of them paid. I gained from being blessed by a strong, willing hero - even in everyday life.
God, You are good because you continue to bless a nation that should also pray for Your mercy everyday and because You answered my prayer for the husband BW always was.
2 comments:
The continuation of the many heartfelt moments between you and BW are a breath of fresh air. So many marriages are falling apart for one reason or another, and certainly the stressors of our current world do not help.
But couples like yourselves who weathered life storms by seeking God and his infinite wisdom, became pillars for others around you. You became the Domino effect as your love, kindness, hearts and much more tumbled over vast amounts of people over the years. The uptake of your witness caused people to stop and be taken down to the place where God said, "This is how marriage was created." Even with the ups and downs, you were blessed💝💝
Thank you so much. God's grace is the gift to all who call upon His name.
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