Care Package
From the time our son was seven years old, we began praying for the girl he would marry – we knew she was probably somewhere in the world! We asked that God keep her sweet, and that when she and our son met, they would recognize one another and love one another faithfully.
Our prayers were answered bountifully. When he met his wife-to-be, he called us and said “there is someone I want you to meet.” He wasn’t talking about marriage – they had just met – but he knew she was special. From the time they started dating, they both kind of knew – this was it.
We knew from the beginning we would love this young woman. What we didn’t know is that we would love her family so much. As we partied together before the wedding, we had so much fun! Her family, like ours, has a great traditions of “aunthood” and “the cousins” and family gatherings. The cousins all attend one another’s weddings, gather together for special weekends (they went white water rafting and hiking this last summer, and are already planning the next gathering.) We all value family.
As my Mother has undergone surgery recently, one of my sweet daughter-in-law’s aunts has called my Mother twice, just to chat, and totally brightened her day. She also sent us a most wonderful Care Package – Texas Pecans!
It doesn’t take much to thrill my heart. I feel so blessed.
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The most important thing in a marriage is the in-laws getting along well ! in mine it didnt happen which is the cause of 99% of our arguments * Sigh *
You are lucky to be blessed with a daughter in law who does not regard you as her ” Monster in-law” and other in laws who genuinely care about you and your family.
Wish more people could say the same about their in-laws especially, in gay marriages.
Inshala they have a long and happy life togther, and thats really good that you all get along.
It is really great that they found each other. I really pray that I have a long and happy life with the person i want to be with.
GreY – I am so sorry. I have seen exactly what you are talking about, and it is so sad.
Thanks, Provoked. We think she is a treasure. As for gay marriages, they face additional barriers, don’t they, but I’ve seen several families where the marriage was accepted – the parents decided it was better to see their child happy than to ostracize him/her.
Chirp – thank you, dear one. I pray the same for you.