the house was silent after many tears had been cried. many doubts and frustrations had been expressed. our hearts were aching for our little girl. so exhausted from the days events i turned in with puffy, teary eyes. but not her daddy. with a heavy heart and blurry eyes himself, he gently climbed the stairs to the room where our big girls slept. with gentle steps he fell to his knees, wrapped her in his arms, and begged the Lord; not for a career advancement, not for health or wealth, not for fame or recognition, he simply prayed that his Savior would grant his oldest daughter ONE friend. ONE friend, so that she would not be alone on the playground. ONE friend, so that sadness would not creep into her heart and leave her stinging again. i can NOT think of a more passionate display of a father's love for his child then to lay prostrate beside her and intervene on her behalf in prayer. any time my mind wants to replay the playground incident, i replace it now with this incredibly special thought of what my husband did for our little girl.
mark, we might have just walked through one of the most horrific months in our marriage. we might have debt leaking from our eyeballs,we might have broke-down ghetto vehicles, we might have been forced into making some decisions that we were unsure about, but there is ONE thing i am completely sure of... there is NO ONE else i want to walk through this life with, there is no greater partner for me to cry with, there is no greater husband, no greater father, no greater friend, no greater lover than Y.O.U!!
you amaze me,
your siba.
You are TRULY amazing with your words. This brings tears to my eyes. My prayers are always with you guys,and special prayers to Katie. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteOH what an amazing, tender picture formed in my mind as I read this. Your children are blessed with a Godly father in both a spiritual and physical way. You are blessed. And you bless us by sharing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Has me bawling my eyes out, but beautiful. Thank you, Mark for the loving and faithful example you live out before us. So many also are praying for that ONE faithful and sweet friend for lil Katie. Love you each so deeply!
ReplyDeleteSweet Katie. I know her heart was hurt. What a precious picture of love that you explained through this post. Praying for that friend and for Katie and for you and Mark. So sorry you guys are walking through this.
ReplyDeleteAmy