Years ago after Barry's grandmother lost her husband of 64 years, I remember her saying "I don't know where I end and he started." It was a sentiment that pierced my heart as I collected memories of the years that I had known them.
Granddaddy was a semi-retired pastor. He was one of the sweetest, most fun and godliest men I've ever known. More than any other thing, though, he was known for adoring his wife, and she adored him right back.
In fact, he was known as such a wonderful husband that my mother-in-law immediately agreed to a date with his son during a summer that she and Granddaddy worked together. I sure am the happy recipient of the fruit of that pairing!
Granddaddy and Grandmama modeled oneness in marriage for every generation after them. Even my children got years to observe this outstanding marriage, and I'm so glad. Oneness is probably the greatest gifts of marriage but maybe the hardest to develop. Check out my friend Melanie's blog about oneness today. Reading her post made me miss my hubby even more.
Barry, I'm missing you, but I'm unbelievably proud of your accomplishments and how you provide for our family. Can't wait until convention is over so that my overlapping half is home!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Where I End
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I know exactly what you mean! Even when Mike is gone just to work for the day, I can't wait for him to come home, like Song of Solomon says, "Listen! My lover! Look! Here he comes, leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills." Yep, I know exactly what you mean!
Amy - you are so sweet:) and oh how blessed you were to have this godly role models.
I love you babe! Home tomorrow!
Love your devotion today,Amy! When did you go to India? Recently? I am planning to return in February 2010. Your devotion hit home! Thank you! Love this post too. Blessings, Cheri
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