Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Unconditional Love, A Possibility or Is It Fiction?


The visitor yells from the other room for help because her friend has seemingly fallen asleep. Her husband swiftly comes into the room and gently picks her up and puts her in the wheelchair, takes her to the bedroom, tests her vital signs and finds they are okay. He lovingly dresses her in her nightclothes, puts  her to bed and quietly slips out of the room hoping she will be able to get a good night’s rest. Her health is fragile at best. He spends many long hours at the hospital encouraging the love of his life to never give up. He goes about his life in such a quite manner that most people never know all that he does. He spends time trying to prepare sermons, counseling with parishioners, helping to guide a stepchild to take the right paths for his life and lovingly giving his wife the best care he can.  In his free time he tends to his plants and writes articles on Wordcasters.

The preceding incident took place when I was visiting my daughter and son in law last year. It had such a profound effect on me that it comes to my mind on many occasions. It showed me about a great love and that it is possible for human beings to love unconditionally.

The spiritual journey they chose to walk gave them the opportunity to help enhance many others lives along the way. The bond of their love had been tried and re tried many times and yet, it only made them grow stronger in their faith in the Lord and continually renewed their strength in their journey.
When I think of their lives together I think of 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, verses 4-7.

Dear Marc,

Because of your love and care Michelle knew some of the happiest times in her life. I just wanted to say thank you for all the love and care you gave to my daughter I know she would want you to continue your journey of giving to others and continue to grow in your faith in the Lord.  She would want you to live your life to the fullest and never give up. If she taught us anything it would be to live life as large as you can and don’t quit.

You are a very special man and I am glad that you are part of our family.
Linda

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