Today marks a one year anniversary
of my first date with a gentleman. His
name is William. I felt and still feel totally safe and comfortable
in his presence. It has so totally
revolutionized my life to know how God has used and continues to use my
Christian brother to help me overcome my “uncomfortableness” with males. Through this process, I have discovered the
difference between “males and men” as Bill has discovered the difference
between “females and women.” One relates
to human gender, raging hormones, socially biased attitudes and typically
unrealistic expectations. The other is God’s reverent design for sacred marriage
since before Genesis unveiled Eden.
This morning as William complimented
me for yet another of what I considered a “routine and ordinary” breakfast, he
expressed his gratitude this way.
“Kate, I never imagined what my life could be like living with a
wife. You have far exceeded anything I could ever have imagined. You are a true treasure to me.”
Now ladies (and gents who cook for your wife), never underestimate the
days of small beginnings. You may
consider preparing breakfast a trivial task… sunny-side up eggs, crispy bacon, and
home-style biscuits with apple butter, but to your spouse (whether he/she voices a
compliment or not), it is a careful, considerate demonstration of compassion
and comfort all wrapped up in the imaginary treasure of “red gingham & warm
heart butter.”
None of us is guaranteed
tomorrow. Both William and I have lived
long enough to experience how unpredictable, precarious and fragile life
is. As your “honey” is buttering your
biscuit with compliments for the seemingly mundane chores of life, welcome the
richness of those moments.
That is REAL TREASURE.
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