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As my church family and Christians around the world participate in a 21 day Daniel Fast, I have committed to praying specifically for each member of my family - among other things.
We will celebrate our 20th anniversary this year. Twenty years. WOW! In the B.C. years (before children), we were both grad students, no income. Our "dates" consisted of time together at the hospital (he was a medical student, so lots of time there and not much time at home). It may not sound romantic - but those were some happy times. Together. Money not required.
At the office where I interned, my boss would ask every morning, "How is married life?" My reply, "A ten." Every day. My husband was - and still is - patient, understanding, and thoughtful. He lets me know I am his princess - not just with words, but in what he does.
Last week, we got the chance to reconnect with an "old-fashioned date." We attended a dinner for the doctors at the hospital... sounds corny, perhaps, but it really took us back to those early days. I think it was the first date in years that conversation didn't slip into concerns about kids, work, or other mundane items (kids are not mundane, but talking about them can be). Instead, we remembered the old days (chasing spotlights, long conversations in the resident's lounge, scrabble and yahtzee), and we talked about the here-and-now. It was bliss!
Looking back through 20 years, I realize there were seasons when I took him for granted. I'd get grumpy and demanding. I now realize that he has not changed in 20 years. He's who he has always been: genuine, loving and true.
Dear God, You understand us better than we understand ourselves. I praise you for creating marriage: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen 2:24) Thank you for providing me the perfect husband for me. Thank you for guiding us in love, forgiveness and unity. Help me always to remember what drew us together, and not to let the grind of daily life interrupt my marriage. You are the reason we have love. Thank you. Amen
6 comments:
Wow! I'm tearing up.
It's always GREAT to hear about mariages that aren't just "surviving" but "thriving!" for...20 years!!!
Doug and I will celebrate 14 years in May. The month before that, we will be hosting a marriage retreat, based on that scripture; ONE FLESH.
well said. I too hope I never forget what drew us together.
Thanks for reminding me.
--Beth
How blessed the rest of us are to be able to call you and Rob friends. To look at the 20 years that you have had, putting God first, and seeing that indeed, when you have God as the center of your marriage the journey is that much sweeter. Thank you for sharing my friend. Love you!
thanks for posting that Karen - what a great reminders. I found myself praying your prayer, it was beautiful!
Beautiful post. Reminds me of Jim and I as we will be celebrating twenty years of married life this year as well. Both having been married before, one for 18 yrs. and one for 20 yrs. these last 20 yrs. have been so blissful and God has been so faithful. Bless you and Rob as you continue to love each other. Carol
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