Thank You Lord, For My Family

This morning I had surgery. 

Thank you Lord, for giving me a wife that loves and honors me. 

Kim took me to the hospital, sat with me talking to, laughing with, and calming me. She did not leave the hospital until we left together. She waited on my every need in the gentlest, most loving way (even helping me with my tights at the hospital and my underwear at home).

Thank you Lord, for giving me a daughter that cares about me and worries about me. 

Addison cried as we left for the hospital and was waiting at the door when we returned. She was most worried about the section of my stomach that had to be shaved, asking about the pain. 

Thank you Lord, for giving me a son that loves me and shows affection toward me. 

Zion was the most standoffish after I returned home. I grew to appreciate it when I learned that it was because he didn't want to hurt me in any way. He came close to my recliner after a while and asked if he could hug me. As he hugged me he whispered "I really love you Dad".

Thank you Lord, for giving me a son that prays for me. 

Bennett was overly affectionate when I came home this afternoon. He came into our room tonight, climbed up on our bed and sobbed as he told me all the ways he prayed for me today. 

Thank you Lord, for giving me a daughter that wants to be with me. 

Korah was glad to serene when I got home today. This evening she sat on my lap - quietly and peacefully - for almost an hour. Various time she looked over to me smiled, laughed, and said "Daa". 

Thank you Lord, for giving me this family. 

I am truly blessed. 

Amen, let it be. 

I Hate Divorce

Father God, I hate divorce! But I know that you hate divorce even more.

Your Word to us states that we are to hate evil and cling to what is good. Your Word to us that we are to love, despite - and sometimes in spite - of the hatred that is shown to us. Your Word tells us that love is patient, kind, not selfish, arrogant, or rude, but that it endures forever.

Father God, I hate divorce! But I know that you hate divorce even more.

As I celebrate the twelfth anniversary of marrying my wonderful wife - which You blessed me with. Today, I also lift up to You those that are suffering through the horrible consequences of divorce. I lift up to you the spouses that do not feel as though they have any option left. I lift up to You the children that are suffering through the disputes between husbands and wive - fathers and mothers.

Father God, I hate divorce! But I know that you hate divorce even more. 

I look forward to the day of complete and total peace - and love - in Your arms and in the heavenly home that You are creating for us. 

Amen, let it be.