HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:
I can’t sleep now. Still in hospital maybe home today at least by tomorrow. Been thinking quite a lot about this day..January 29. The anniversary of my marriage to Frank and the anniversary of his death 6 years ago. How much transpired in those 49 years together learning what it meant to love, forgive, and bless. Now so much has happened since. An unwanted visitor named Harvey; rebuilding a home without my love; experiencing the full sufficiency of God in Christ in ways never before known. Having adventures in travel; new friends in a new church home; New ministries and ways to live in Christ’s love.
I’ve learned some things about the shortness of life and the need to cherish the moments we have with those we love.
I’ve learned how to reach out to the unknown in ways I’d never imagined.
I’ve learned that people may not always be what/who I need at any given time, but God always is. God is always exactly who and what I need in the moment. And I can always always, always depend on Him.
I praise Him for the mountain times and the refreshing He gives me there. But mostly, I praise Him for the valleys because that is where I really see Him work and life is lived in the valleys mostly.
So Happy Anniversary dear Frank. I know you are enjoying the heavenly places with Jesus and family and saints of ages past. I know you are free as you could never be here and living in the light and arms of Jesus. And though I miss you, I am so happy for you.
And Happy Anniversary, me. Jesus has brought me a new normal (whatever that means) and my life is rich in His fellowship and the love of His other pilgrims down here as we travel together. He has brought me joy in my family and their hearts for Him. I know with Him in their hearts and lives they will always be cared for and secure.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to all. And it will always be when you remember only Jesus can satisfy your soul and no one can ever, ever, ever love you and care for you more than JESUS CHRIST OUR RISEN LORD!
Sandy Biles 