Walt's Journey

Since I just crossed over my one year anniversary of my life changing event and with Sarah just turning forty, and myself just days behind that milestone as well, I have been overcome with thanksgiving at the spouse that God has blessed me with. We have been married for over seventeen years now, but the last year has been the most trial based thus far.

Along with these trials, the Lord has brought many blessings that may not have come otherwise. I have felt a closeness in the last several months to Sarah and my kids that makes me want to shout with joy. Special friendships have been gained through the storm. God has used the intense testing to draw me into a close relationship with Him that I would not trade for anything. I cannot wait to be in His presence someday just to wrap my arms around Him and thank Him for my suffering and what it has allowed me to learn about His greatness.

This past Saturday evening, I pulled off one of the more difficult stunts imaginable. I was able to, through the help of others; throw Sarah a surprise fortieth birthday party.

Sarah and I are so connected in our daily life that planning and executing something of this magnitude is next to impossible. We pulled it off, and it is something that I will never forget. To top it all off, we were able to share the evening with friends and family.

I wanted to list some reasons that are on my mind as to why I am thankful for the wife that God has given me.

1 – She is an amazing godly woman – Proverbs 31:10

2 – She thinks before she speaks. Let’s face it, we live in an age of social media, and I have seen this bring out the true characters of many. I have seen moms/wives say things publicly that amaze me. I have seen Christian ladies ridicule everything from the way people worship right on down to the music that others listen to. I am thankful for a wife that is slow to speak and quick to listen.

3 – She is a giver. She is always on the watch for the needs of others

4 – She is an amazing mother

5 – She is tender, gentle and kind-hearted

I am looking forward to continuing this journey together, and when the storms clouds gather, I know that I have a God-given wife and two wonderful children that will always have my back.

Sarah – I love you!

Matthew 11:28-30 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.