We watched 'home videos' last night.
Wow...how young we were. And, to think that we (I) was entrusted with real kid's lives.... There is something powerful about history, especially in an age where the 'present' is so emphasized. There are reasons for this, even some good ones. But, reflection on the past can often, easily bring one back to one's knees. We really had no ideas what we were doing, but we sure thought (hoped) we did. We really didn't. Perhaps, there is a grace in our naivete.
And, the video version of 'life' then doesn't capture all that was going on. There was some real pain happening, too. As I reflected on all of that this morning, I realized how grateful I am that God has not only preserved us, but also saved us. Us, and our kids. This is the real WOW.
And now we are preparing a wedding. A wedding to celebrate a commitment to do this all again, in the form of a new family. God's grace will again be needed. But, God's grace will also be more than enough and will result in an equally deep sense of gratitude.
I am grateful...for the love of our God.
