Valentine's Day- the LOVE of my life...

[domoore]

Valentine’s Day will mark 6 months since I lost the love of my life. Another 14- now it has been 6 of them. I feel somewhat melancholy about the whole thing. I will be fine. I can not have Donald back- so I do not waste my energies even thinking about that. I do miss him- but have come to accept all of this. I smile at my memories. I laugh when I hear the kids say something that Donald might have said- or when their facial expressions imitate a “look” he would give! I am filled with joy at knowing where Donald is and that I too have a home waiting for me in heaven. Assurance of Salvation is a precious thing!

Valentine’s day this year has a new meaning for me. In years past we would attend Valentine’s banquets at the church where we were members. It was always an exciting time. I remember one particular Valentine’s banquet where all the church members were invited to attend- even if they were single or widowed or divorced. We asked people to bring pictures and stories to share of how they met their special love from here on earth but with emphasis on Christ being the love of their lives! It was a fun time. Several widows brought in pictures from their wedding day. It was wonderful to learn how God brought various people together- and how their lives were forever changed as a result of being knit together as one! I can remember how I felt sad about their losses- and how I hoped that Donald and I could be together forever- or at least go out of this world together! Sometimes it is crazy what we think or dream up. Valentines Day this year will be different. No cards for me from Donald- no expression of love from the one who loved me so completely. No flowers from him- no box of chocolates- no special dinner prepared by me with him in mind. It is a little sad- but I have wonderful memories and pictures and 5 beautiful children! There is much love in our home- not the sappy romantic kind- but the lasting kind! I thank God for His love- a love so complete that He willingly gave His son for the perfect sacrifice for my sins. That is the perfect LOVE! I am so glad to be HIS! I am so glad to belong to the Lord! This Valentines Day is different- I will celebrate love- the perfect love that the Lord freely offers to all. I am thankful for my Lord and Savior- and that I have His love- a love and devotion so pure and so true- that He gave His all- HIS life- for me- and for you! I hope you share in this celebration with me. “We love, because HE first loved us.” 1 John 4:19

In Love,

domoore
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