Things Taken For Granted

Today as I was sitting in the park enjoying the warmth of the sun, I read the news on Eddie Van Halen passing at the age of sixty-five. Oh how I still love their song “Jump”. The first person I wanted to share my thoughts about this with was my husband. I almost went to text him the information. Then I realized my buddy is no longer in this realm with me. It hit me, I took us for granted. 

 It’s only been four months since his transition, but I am finding as of late me missing companionship that I had with him. I miss the good morning beautiful text. I miss making my comments to him about work matters and him vise versa. I miss sharing main event news. I realize it’s not just the lovemaking I miss, I miss my best friend. I was reminded that not everyone get to experience true love in this lifetime. I am blessed to say I did. It was a love that represented Christ love as the years went on. We forgave one another short comings. We were patient with one another weaknesses. We allowed the Lord to help us find our rhythm as a couple and once we did, it was smooth sailing. 

 Oh how I wish I could text him one more time, or watch MSNBC together and talk politics. Yes I miss companionship with him dearly. Yet this draws me even closer to God than further away. It is teaching me to depend on Abba even for such a time as this. He said He will never leave us nor forsake us. He even calls us His friends.

 John 15:15 (NLT) I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.

 Cherish your love ones while they are yet with you in this realm. For those of us that have lost, cherish our time with Abba, Father. I’m so glad I can have a Savior that is also my friend!