As we draw nearer to Christmas, houses
are decorated, refrigerators and cookie jars are filled with baking, and
families are gathering together to celebrate this wonderful time of year.
Hopefully, as we gather, we remember WHY we celebrate this time of year. Though
it is not the time of year Jesus was born, it is when we celebrate this blessed
event. After all, what better gift could we receive this time of year besides
eternal salvation?
This time of year is a time of family,
presents, and love. For me though, there is something else to be excited about.
A mere three days after Christmas is the 28th of December; an unimportant
date for many people. To me though, December 28th is very important.
It marks the anniversary of the day that I married my sweetheart.
Yes, last December 28th, I
married my wonderful, loving wife. Laverne (my Verny), has been a wonderful
blessing in my life and I can easily say that I love her more today than ever.
Did I love her the day I married her? Of course! Still, my love for her has
grown over this past year. Though I cannot imagine how it is possible, I know
that I will love her even more tomorrow. See, love continues to grow every day.
I have been very blessed to have
married a wonderful woman of God. Additionally, she is someone who seeks to
fill the example of the ideal woman as described in Proverbs 31:10-31.
10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11
The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12
She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and
flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar. 15 She also rises while it is yet night, And
provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16 She
considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. 17 She
girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not
go out by night. 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand
holds the spindle. 20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out
her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all
her household is clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her
clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When
he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells
them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to
come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of
kindness. 27 She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the
bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband
also, and he praises her: 29 “Many daughters have done well, But you excel them
all.” 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the
Lord, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her
own works praise her in the gates.
Verny is a Godly, virtuous, loving
wife and she tries to be better each and every day. I want to brag on her! She
is so good to me and is a “help meet” as it says in Genesis 2. She helps in the church
and leads Sunday School when we have children attend. She decorates both church
and home. She cooks, cleans, and keeps a tidy house. More importantly, she
supports me, encourages me, and lifts me up in prayer. She is creative and
kind. My Verny is a hard worker and is dedicated. She is a beautiful woman, but
WHO she is makes her even more beautiful.
I love my wife, and can only hope to
be a good husband to her. Through this year, we have had ups and downs (as any
couple will). We have had good times and bad times as well. She has put up with
me when I’ve not been the best I could be, and has stayed by my side when she
could have abandoned me. My Verny has taken care of me while I’ve been
recovering from surgery, and has done so without complaining. I know I can
trust her when she says that she doesn’t mind helping me. That’s another
wonderful thing about Verny: I can trust her!
I could continue writing to brag on my
wonderful wife, but the point of this post is simply to let the world know how
blessed I am to be married to such a kind and loving woman. As our first
anniversary approaches, I know that I am excited to be able to say that I have
been married to Verny for a year, and to be able to continue our journey
together. I know without a doubt that we will spend the rest of our lives
together, and that idea absolutely thrills me. Whether we end our lives by way
of death, or rapture, I know that we will remain together, loving each other
more every day.
We have made the choice to love and to
remain faithful. We have pledged to love, honour, and cherish each other. What
a joy it is to fulfill these vows we made (nearly) a year ago.
I love you Verny!