Marriage
I remember back when I was small, early on Christmas morning, I'd creep down the stairs in such anticipation to see what wonderful things had happened in the living room while I was asleep. And at the bottom of the stairs, peeking through the stair railings, I would see such a beautiful sight.
For back then, on Christmas Eve, the tree was not decorated or lit, nor was there a present to be seen.... even after coming home from midnight mass...all was quiet as we were tucked into bed. So those first morning moments were filled with such wonder, at how those changes came to be.... that now the tree stood all decked out in such beauty.... with presents stacked in glorious profusion underneath.
The funny thing was, that later that morning, when my parents were up and about, they'd take out the movie camera, and my brother and I would have to come down the stairs again.... and reaching the bottom, would have to act surprised, all to catch that 'first moment' on film...and if it wasn't good enough, we'd have to try it over, back up the stairs and then down.... until we got it right, the looks on my brother's and my face, were surprised enough to make the movie real. Only then could we open the presents, holding each up as the camera rolled.... it was all such a sham, all the happiness was gone.... somehow doing it all twice took away the fun.
And that was so like my life, before I met you...I was going thru the motions every day...it looked real, it even felt real, but deep in my heart, I knew there was something missing, the one thing that would make this movie become real. Jesus heard my heartfelt plea, and the invitation too...and when I gave my life and troubles all to Him...He took all the hurt, the discouragement and despair, and gently He put them away...and in their place He gave me back love, and hope and willingness in Him to dare.
At last when I was ready, He brought me the best thing of all.... and I felt like I was again coming down those stairs. This time it didn't have to be rehearsed, it wasn't pretend...there was no 'acting' for the camera...and I knew...God had given me back such joy, such love that would be mine...for into my life He brought you!
Now each day holds that same wonder as I had when I first looked thru the stair-rails.... the lovely shock that life could be so incredibly good. And now when I look back, I know that a miracle has been done...He has made all my memories brand new...and each day we are recording more.... a movie of the love we share, your heart that you give to me each day, and in return I give mine to you.
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Now you are writing my own memories. LOL
On Christmas Eve 41 years ago I was married to my childhood.
sweetheart.
Did I mention I was still quite a child myself,at the time. LOL
The wonder of love that still grows in our life today is a joy each Christmas season.