husband
trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not
harm, all the days of her life.
(Proverbs 31:10-12 ESV).
Happy Birthday, Mary! God
has always taught me through experiences. Thus, I have come to use “stories” to
express what I have learned about the truth of God. So, on this day of
celebration, let me tell a story. I’m actually writing this on Friday, June 2
nd,
Mary and I went out to a lab appointment and out to eat breakfast. Returning home,
I decided to write a few devotionals to get ahead a bit. Mary is sitting in the
room watching television in the background and reading a book. A commercial
began to play advertising “soaker tubs.” For background you should know that we
specifically designed our home without tubs. We do have a very large walk-in
shower with a bench across the back, however, it certainly is not a place to “soak.”
As the commercial played, Mary said, “That’s what I want for my birthday! I
want a soaker tub. Can I have a soaker tub?” Having had this conversation on
many occasions in the past, I kept writing in silence. She then said, “You don’t
have your ear pods in, and I know you can hear me.” I still remained silent.
This conversation is certainly a no-win situation.
After a moment or two
another commercial came on advertising hot tubs. She pressed on. “Will our deck
hold a hot tub?” I made the mistake of answering, “Sure. It’s strong enough.”
She said, “Well, I know I can’t have a soaker tub, so I want a hot tub.” Shaking
my head in resignation, I merely said, “Yeah… nope.” She retorted, “You are so
mean.” And, we both had a good laugh.
Laughter is “good
medicine for the heart” (Proverbs 17:22). I have had more than half o century
of good medicine thanks to her. Truly “she is far more precious than jewels.”
Acknowledging that publicly one day out of the year seems so inadequate;
however, I know God has always been working through her to bring the best into
my life regardless of my acknowledgment. Today, however, I simply say… Happy
Birthday, Sugar! I hope it’s the best ever!
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