January 8, 2004

  • My grandparents are really cute.  I guess they've been married for about a gazillion years.  Looking at them, I wouldn't say that they are what we normally label as a couple "in love", but it's evident that there's a deep committed love between them formed from all these years together.  Their lives are completely entwined together.  They're not two separate entities with separate lives; it's more like they're one entity with two identities.  They just go together.  They're partners, companions, an extension of each other, complements.  Where he leaves off, she starts.  Where she needs him, he fills in.  No words, no questions, no requests.  It just works. 

    What a mystery is this marriage thing. 

    And I've never heard them say one cross word to each other.  Kinda crazy when I think of it. 

    So...here's a tribute to long and happy marriages. 

    And the irony of it all?  Theirs was a betrothal.  They didn't even "pick" each other.  No dating.  Nada.  Just an agreement between their parents.  What do you think, would it work today?  I think it could... if we really believe that marriage is a commitment that we've gotta keep choosing every day of our married lives.

Comments (5)

  • not exactLy :]

    but i'd definiteLy say that because of today 6 years ago, it caused me to waLk cLoser with Him...

    i can't reaLLy pinpoint the exact day i "officiaLLy started waLking" with Jesus... but as far as seeing my life drasticaLLy change & lean more on God, this DID happen 6 years ago.

    wow, thanks for asking. made me reaLize i have yet another thing to thank Him for :]

    . . .

    wow. a betrothaL!!!!!!!

  • oh what we all long for...

    ::i luv the fun facts by the way... i keep sharing them with candice... why were they looking for gold in the pieces of wall?::

  • I love the story of your grandparents' marriage. How cool is that! It really is about commitment and it really can work, even in this day and culture. I remember an interview a couple years ago of the oldest couple in America. They had been married for something like 83 years and they had ridden to church in a horse and carriage on their wedding day. When asked what helped them stay together, the wife answered, "I guess we took the 'until death do you part' bit seriously." May we all, with God's help.

    Glad to hear that you're doing better, my friend. It was our privalidge to be able to visit with you in a time of need and pray for you. It's great when Christians bear each others burdens.

    As for the entry about Mt. Moriah and the sacrifice of Isaac, the one point that Dr. R. E. Friedman (secular, critical scholar) made in class was that we aren't sure if it was exactly on the same mountain where the temple was built that the sacrifice occured. The sacrifice was "in the land of Moriah" whereas the temple was built on "Mt. Moriah" -- but why bicker over details. It is an interesting fact that the temple was built in the same area as the sacrifice of Isaac. I do agree with you, btw... the "average Joe" is missing out on a lot.

  • that's so cool...it makes me think of the couple from fiddler on the roof (yes, it's a movie, but still!). it's so crazy how your parents often know you better than you do yourself, so they pick someone who will be a good complement to you, not just someone who makes you lusty...we've got a messed-up world.

  • Wow to imagine having an arranged marriage is scary heh.  I am glad that they decided to make it work and it had to take a lot of work on both of their parts. They are definatly blessed!

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