A good reason, to be on an island

I have a confession to make; I don’t particularly like the Caribbean, beaches, or sand, but I love that lady in the picture above. It doesn’t take much observation to see she does! Early in our marriage when things were not going well, my pastor told me, “your problem, young man, is that you think marriage is a 50 – 50 proposition, it isn’t, it’s a 100 – 100 proposition.” If you want a relationship to last, and this one is about to celebrate 41 years, you have to give yourself 100% to the needs and desires of your partner. Sherelene dearly loves the Caribbean, beaches, & sand,
so, once a year, I do too. I don’t hate it, and seeing her smile like that, makes it a lot better.

Love is not, never having to say you’re sorry, love is knowing when you should be sorry, and making the proper amends. When I think of the countless blessings Sherelene has brought into my life, not the least of which are; friendship, fellowship, romance, mystery, constant amazement, pride, respect, warmth, family, and the sheer joy of being with her doing anything, floating in the pool, reading a good book by the fireside, throwing snowballs at each other, or praying on our knees beside our bed. Forty one years sounds like a long time, but it has gone by in several blinks of the eye.

Thank you Father for more than I deserve, or have the right to even ask for. Your graciousness, and mercy are beyond my comprehension. Your love, and forgiveness are gifts of pure grace for which I could never repay You. Accept my life as a down payment.

the pilgrim

*Photo note: All of these images were made with the D7000 and P7000. Yes I waded out in the pool with the P7000, for 64 I still have a pretty good grip.

Well, it does have it’s compensations. Somebody has to help Molly Malones keep the doors open.