How Do We Define Love?

I had the blessing, not burden, of having my father move in with my youngest daughter and myself, recently.  My mom was in the hospital and Dad chose to stay with us.  We would make daily trips to the near by hospital, and little by little, I could watch my dad's spirit lose it's spark, like a flame slowly being snuffed out.  He didn't seem to know how to tell me what was wrong.   But I know my parents well enough  to figure it out; it was love, or should I say, the absence of it; not being able to be with the woman he chose to marry 57 years ago.


Watching  parents grow older isn't easy, but what is harder yet, is watching them feel their soul mates pain.  Seeing the pain in their eyes, the concern, the 'love.'  I witnessed that all last week.  I watched my father's spunk, slowly disappear as each day went by.  He was missing that soul mate.


We went to the hospital every day, but one morning the roads were so icy, we chose to not make the trip.  By 9:30 that evening; we were on the road.  He missed his bride so much; he just had to be near her.  I remember so well, tucking the covers in around my dad, as he laid back in the recliner.   I then proceeded to help my mom retire.  I looked back at them and chuckled.  They asked what was wrong.  I said, "Nothing, it's just seeing you two next to each other in a hospital room."  But they both had smiles on their faces.  "Now" they could rest.


Yesterday I was able to take them both back to their own home.  I saw their eyes just shine with delight.  They were in their simple, but quaint little home.  They sat next to each other on their matching recliners.  They complimented each other like a cup and saucer.  They were now complete.


This blog is to share music venues and all that goes along with it, but I had to share this, while it is still new and ingrained in my memory.  But, I did write a song for them on their 25th Wedding Anniversary, and it fits now as it did back then.

MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN  

VERSE 1     Seems only yesterday, I took your hand in mine.  And here we are today, love seasoned with time.  Heart to heart love beating, as one, no longer two.  It's been a Marriage Made in Heaven, since God Blessed me with You.
VERSE 2     We started out dirt poor, working side by side.  We had no earthly treasures, but we were rich in love and pride.  Never a regret - it's been a fairy tale come true.  A Marriage Made in Heaven, since God Blessed me with You.
CHORUS     A Marriage Made in Heaven, I wouldn't change a thing, of sacred vows unbroken, like the circle of this ring.  A Marriage Made in Heaven, each day love feels brand new.  It's been a Marriage Made in Heaven, since God Blessed me with You.
VERSE 3     Miracles of laughter soon filled our home.  Little packages from heaven with love knots tied as bows.  Reflecting on life's memories since the day we said I do.  It's been a Marriage Made in Heaven, since God Blessed me with You.  
CHORUS (Repeat)
Like a Marriage Made in Heaven, yes, God Blessed Me With You....
copyrights c &  p Sept 9, 1994  Catherine C. Unterseher, Prairie Rose Music   

Where were you???

DO YOU REMEMBER WHERE YOU WERE?

I was a home school mom, and had a small beauty shop in my home.  We didn't have regular television, but we had what was called Sky Angel.  RARELY was TV ever on in the morning.  I wonder if it was actually ever on first thing in the morning, but "that" dreaded morning, "something" directed me to turning it on.   I know it wasn't a coincidence.

I remember glancing over at the TV, drawn into my first initial picture of a plane crashing into a building.  I think I felt numb, and couldn't really believe my eyes...  "This" was real.  "This" was really happening.

My two daughters were up and eating breakfast, and I had them sit down and watch it with me.  The phone rang shortly after; there was going to be people gathering at our church for prayer.  

September 9th, 2001 was a  home school day I will never forget.  My daughters and I gathered with others from our community as we prayed for those families involved.  

This evening I watched a television show that focused on that event that changed many lives in our country.  I found myself realizing how many people had worked diligently at that site, trying to rescue those injured, those trapped, and comfort those who lost loved ones.  Help us Lord to never forget those who were the heros; those who gave their lives trying to save other lives.  And Lord, please bless these families and help them to find comfort in those surrounding them.  Please Lord, forgive us for taking so many things for granted, and taking for granted the value of life and of lives you've brought into our path.  Thank you Jesus for those you surround us with and help us to never forget, You have created each of us, for a purpose.   Amen