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.
