THE MOON

Last night there was a total eclipse.  I am way up there in age and I never recall seeing an eclipse.  if I did, it was nothing like this one.  Being the retirees that we are and sometimes have the ability to stay awake past 8:00 pm, The Husband and I gave a try to get a good look.  

It was a clear night.  The Husband took me a stool out to the driveway after the eclipse had begun.   It was an amazing thing to see.  It went fairly fast even.  I had read that the moon would be red when it was totally eclipsed and it didn't disappoint.  Amazing.  If you missed it, take a look....

As I sat and watched this amazing event and pondered it scientifically--or as much as my only slightly scientific mind could--the words to a song came to my mind.  It put it all in perspective for me.  Take a look at the lyrics....

In the beginning of time,
He was the Creator,
And into existence He spoke the heavenly blue,
And with one mighty swoop of His hand,
He threw out the stars,
He knew where they’d land,
So if you think, you’re just drifting along,
Then I have good news.

And If He hung the moon,
I know He will help you,
And if He holds the sparrow in flight,
He’ll hold you too,
Consider the lilies of the field,
How much more He loves you,
In the beginning of time, you were on His mind,
When He hung the moon.

Now you may feel like the world,
Lays hard on your shoulders,
And even your closest friend in life is pulling away,
Though you have tried so hard and lost,
There is still hope,
Just look to the cross,
There you will see just how much the Savior
Really loves you today.

So....consider.....

TEN

Well, here I am almost two weeks behind with this post.  I decided better late than never.

Recently, The Son-In-Law and The Girl celebrated ten years of marriage.  A decade of marriage.  Where in the world does time go when it flies?  They went away for a short trip for a day or two and The Husband and I were allowed time to enjoy The Grandbaby.  We had a wonderful time!  School was in session so our personal home wonderful time was shortened but a wonderful time nonetheless.

I found myself caught up a bit in memory lane.  I won't post a bunch of wedding pics as I have often done in the past.  If you want to see many of those, just check the archives for time around May 5 of every year that has passed.  I do enjoy recalling the emotions I felt on that particular day.  One of those that I recall is the one when The Husband and I stood at the door joining the church foyer and sanctuary.  Here we were standing at this door of this church where we had celebrated, rejoiced, and even grieved over the past so very many years.  As I stood there that day, I found my heart TOTALLY overwhelmed.  Yes, I wanted everything that day to go well and be a great memory for The Girl and The Son-in-Law but in that very moment, my heart was overwhelmed at the sheer goodness and provision of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..  It was a feeling that I hope I can experience often and remember when I recall that day to mind.  Yes, The Girl was grown and beautiful, but she was and is still our little girl.  She has endured just as the love of our Lord has endured.  

Another cute memory I often recall is when I think of the toughness of The Husband in life.  He seated me then went back to the foyer for his little girl.  I recall after he had finished his part at the front and been asked that question, "Who giveth this woman....?", he came and sat in his place by me.  I realized he was sniffing.  Loudly.  I glanced over and saw his teary eyes.  Yep, that tough guy and his teary eyes.  I leaned over and asked, "Do you need a kleenex?"  (I had many, you see.)  He said, "No, I have a handkerchief."  Bless him.  He has those same emotional feelings still and especially now they are doubled with The Grandbaby.  Such a beautiful thing to witness.  

So here I am, almost two weeks late, but grateful for The Son-in-Law and The Girl and the marriage they have.....happy late anniversary!