Hope you had a great holiday weekend. I love celebrating the 4th of July because it helps me remember how important it is to pray for our troops year around and not just on “special” days. What I love too, is the fact that all the food is calorie free on holidays (isn’t it?)….not that I ate that much.
I got to spend some “alone” time with Linda over the weekend…we had a great time. I love being with her, it makes me realize how blessed I am to have a companion for life that loves me in spite of all my faults and weaknesses. My 14 yr old, Noah, and I were talking in the car the other day about the different types of love. It is sad that the English language has one word for love….”love”. Noah asked me about “Agape” love. I can honestly say that Linda has that for me….I just pray that I show her that I love her unconditionally, as well. I told Noah about the “Eros” love; the kind I have for your mother, I told him….he didn’t want to know any more about that…as I am sure you don’t either.
As I reflected on this, I though about Friday, July 3rd…that was the day that Linda and I spent together. July 3rd was the day my parents got married in 1960. This would have been their 49th wedding anniversary. As you probably know, my dad died 25 years ago, when I was 18, and my mom died in December of 2000. I cannot express how thankful I am that I was able to grow up in their home. They taught me a lot of things, but I really think one of the most important things my dad taught me was this: “Love your wife, and give yourself for her…” You see, he did that…I watched him. I watched him work hard for his family, I watched him love his three kids, but, I also watched him treat my mom like a queen….that is a legacy by which I want to be remembered. Yes, he treated my mom very well, but he also treated others with a kindness that is unparalleled these days….”Christlike”….is the term.
OK, some of you may be thinking that I am making my dad out to be a saint. That is common for people to do after they lose a family member, spouse, child, etc. Well, I know he wasn’t a saint ( Although, I think my mother probably was…), but it is healthy for me to take a look at his life and learn from the good that he did.
What will people say about you when you are gone?
Hello,
I love reading your blog. How Christ-centered it is and so refreshing to hear how you and your family interact! What better legacy??? I grew up in a home where we all showed and knew we were loved. I have been so blessed in my life.
Thanks. I’ll keep reading for more news!
Thanks for the smile. Love you guys.
Patsy
Wow! How easy you make it all seem!:)
I was also blessed to always feel loved growing up.
I hope my son has felt the same. I do crave that “love” a husband is to have for his wife, how awesome!
By the way, July 3rd is a great day! You parents were celebrating their 10 year anniversary when I was born! Woo Hoo!