I want to love my spouse the
way my friends who have lost spouses still carry love for them. There is
something deep and rich and strong in the love they express in remembering
their lost one. Sharing memories and times gone by. Little tiny things that at
the time didn’t mean much, some quirky little habit maybe… but forever burned
into their hearts and bringing tears where there were none before.
So often, we humans slip into
these day-by-day “ruts”, where precious times of living together as a couple
seem so ordinary, so taken for granted. But the days they are a-passin’…. And today
seems like the perfect day to celebrate those things that may not appear so
precious and cherishable right now, but are insurmountable in value once they
are gone. Gone, but not forever.
Like getting into bed
together at night and snuggling and soft whispers. Dinner in front of the TV.
Sitting side by side in church (I miss that). Rooting for your favorite team.
Sitting in campchairs reading in the backyard. Touching hands as you both dive
into the popcorn bowl. That quick goodbye kiss every morning. Hearing the car
pull in the driveway at night. A wink and a smile from across the room…
Today I’m thanking God for
all those seemingly insignificant moments. I want to think and list and hold each precious loving thought. And
be grateful I got the chance to have a life that included all that. Loving
marital experiences that have passed but not forgotten. And thankful for God’s plan to have us
reunited in heaven. It’s been but a foretaste of the love feast to come. Thanks
for the preview of coming attractions!
Love you, babe…
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