Today, in the candlelit church, he put his arms around his family.
Sheltering them from the world outside.
He prayed for each one by name, even the unborn one.
Thanking God for their lives.
Asking for protection and wisdom as he leads his growing family.
He gave thanks for his wife and professed his love for her.
He placed each person on the altar for the Lord and asked that His will be done.
His wife, beside him, cried joyful tears.
The man God gave her is a leader, a provider, a friend.
Safe in his arms, she silently prayed for a life together raising their kids and loving each other.
Her heart tender at the thought of growing old together.
She is longing for the right words to tell him how important he is to them.
Knowing that the coming days, weeks, will be hard on him.
He will make sacrifices that go unnoticed and without appreciation.
He will; because is a hero.
Her sincere hope is that he won't get lost in the shuffle.
With his arms protecting his family, she prays that he feels their love.
12 comments:
This was an absolutely beautiful post, Janelle! A wonderful tribute to a godly father and husband. You are blessed. :)
That was so sweet and tender. You have a wonderful way of uplifting and encouraging Skip. I admire that about you so much. I need to do the same for my hubby. Love you!
What a beautiful way to celebrate to celebrate Father's Day!
Beautiful. Again. This last week of pregnancy has sure spurred on some wonderful words. You always write heartfelt posts, but a whole week of them!!! WOW!!
YOU ARE KILLING ME!!!
Seriously, beautiful post! So glad you all were able to celebrate such a moment at this very precious time!
That was beautiful Janelle. I know he just as blessed to have a wonderful wife like you.
little tears in my eyes reading that.
I know he must feel so honored. The next few weeks will be different, but God knows what you both need to survive.
Before I had Boy2, a friend said to me....God knows your heart, even when you do not have time to spend with him.
Skip knows the same thing.
20 years ago the boys of the family looked up to Uncle Skip to teach them about how to make the most out of their crazy boy years.
Now that they are men, Skip is leading by example on how to be a good man.
Awesome post!
Ohhhh - how sweet that was. Good luck in TWO days!! Can't wait to hear all the fun stuff!!
what a precious post! sounds like my man, too! What a gift a godly husband is! Thank you for the reminder of all he does all week that goes unnoticed...I will thank him again when he gets home!
I am so enjoying your countdown posts....the humor, the thoughtfulness, the stories....I love it. Thanks for sharing!!!
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