When you're married, anything you do, either your spouse supports or endures. I expected my husband to endure my little Joplin project. It had a defined end date, so I thought we could endure as a family for the little more than week of chaos.
Instead, my husband logged practically as many hours sorting as I did. He loaded more boxes on the truck. He carted boxes back and forth across our pretty large truck. And he generally supported me...most importantly by telling me he was proud of me at my most tired and overwhelmed moments.
I also got a note from my mom at a moment when I was drained that gave me the energy to go another round with mounds of items that needed to be sorted.
It reminded me how important it is for us to truly support the efforts of our spouses, friends, and family. Those simple words: "I believe in you." "I support what you're doing." "I'm proud of you." Mean a lot. They can energize an otherwise weary person.
So thank you for coming alongside me, not just in word, but in time and action, too. Love you, Eric!
2 comments:
No doubt about it, it was a huge job that seemed overwhelming at times, but the truth of the matter is, God had it under control the whole time. It was wonderful to watch the way He supplied the grace for you to coordinate such a huge project while mothering your children--even with baby in hand. You did a great job, Cara, and I am proud of you, too!
Cara and Eric,
We thank the Lord for how He continues to use both of you for HIS purposes and for HIS glory.
What a blessing you both are to the Kingdom of God.
We are so grateful for the many ways in which you allow the Lord to work through you.
Hebrews 6:10 says "For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for His name in serving the saints, as you still do."
May God return 10-fold to you for all you continue to do for His sake.
Love,
Pastor Ted and Sue
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