Psalm 9:9,10
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know Your Name will trust in You,
for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You.
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Suburban rush.
Metropolis chaos.
Honking horns.
Busy people.
Children running.
Moms chasing.
Frustration.
Frantic.
Busy lives.
Hurried people.
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In the midst of the rush and chaos to keep the busyness on pace, life goes on.
In a whirlwind of activity, we run here and there to do what it is we do. Just stuff.
Ballgames.
Meetings.
Shopping.
Appointments.
It's all a whirl. Life is a blurred frenzy of activity.
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In the middle of all the chaos, there are at least 3 couples who see time differently.
Suddenly, time feels sluggish- slow and methodical.
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The room.
The clock.
The bed.
The chair.
The couple.
She fell asleep again in the chair beside his bed.
Her hand entwined in his.
She startles at his gasp for breath.
In an instant she is hovering over him, whispering the same sweet love coos of the past 50 years.
Her strong, handsome prince charming responds with a weak but tender smile.
His eyes speak the depth of love in his heart.
She responds with the same smile that stole his heart a half a century ago.
The curtain sways gently to the humming air conditioner.
There is a faint echo of a busy world outside.
She pushes that stray hair out of his eyes, then busys herself with his bedsheets.
He follows her every move.
She catches his eye.
A wink.
A smile.
A love.
Slowly, the clock is ticking.
Each moment is a treasure.
How many more?
The air is thick with memories of precious babies, loving children, adorable grandchildren, and the goodstuff in life.
Slowly, the clock is ticking.
Each moment more precious than the last.
A siren wails outside the window.
For a split second, they both are reminded of the chaos of life outside the window.
Back at his side, hands entwined, she smiles.
He winks.
A love.
Slowly, the clock is ticking.
Nothing matters but the other.
Nothing more important than treasuring the moments, the seconds, the love.
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Psalm 9:9,10
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know Your Name will trust in You,
for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You.
May His Word encourage you and cause you to trust in the Name of the Lord.
blessings,
dorinda
1 comment:
Wow! What a vivid picture your words have painted today. You are absolutely right...as our busy lives rush by...we sometimes forget the pain, sorrow, loneliness, hurt, desperation, need for a miracle that so many are experiencing this very moment. This picture is exactly what our family lived just over 19 years ago as my father lay in a hospital bed stricken with lymphoma. For you, the world stops and I wondered then... how can they be so happy, how can they not feel my pain, my aching heart?
Thank you for the reminder that we need to be more aware of our hurting friends and their families TODAY!
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