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No. A trip down memory lane? Yes. Just over 20 years ago I went on a much anticipated date with a nice young Christian man to the opera - The Barber of Seville. I thought I was "in love" and acted like a giddy school girl. I really didn't notice the opera too much. The young man and I were close friends, but he never thought of me as more than a friend. That memory is bittersweet for me in that it was a growing time in my life and a fun time, too.
Just last night my husband of nearly 15 years took me to see (ironically enough!) The Marriage of Figaro, the sequel to The Barber of Seville! Of course, I made comparisons between the two dates. I have to admit the difference was dramatic! I didn't have the same awe of the venue that I did when I was younger. I have been to many theaters over the years and have seen some beautiful buildings. The one in Bloomington is impressive, and I enjoyed it, but it didn't seem as dramatic as the one I had gone to all those years ago at a community college (it couldn't have been as remarkable as I remember, could it?) As I mentioned, I hardly paid attention to the opera before. Now I noticed the beautiful sets, magnificent singing, and the themes of the story. It was, however, awfully long! (3 hours!) Finally, the most important part, my date. I really did like the young man I mentioned earlier and there was hope at the time that he might like me. However, it was never to be! Thank the Lord! God truly does guide our steps. The man I went to the theater with last night dropped me off at the door, held my hand throughout the program, and told me how much he loved me and enjoyed spending time with me. When we left we talked about the show and I let him know how much nicer this date was than the one all those years ago. I realized last night (as I have many times before) that I made the right choice when I chose my husband. I thank God for him. I want to encourage all the single women out there that there is someone special for you if you wait, pray, and believe. It seemed like forever to me to finally find someone, but it was just the right timing and just the right match. I don't want to leave the impression that we have a perfect marriage - Believe me, we have had our struggles, but we always work things out by going back to the starting point - God. God bless you and thanks for taking a trip down memory lane with me! |
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What a wonderful tribute to marriage. Thank you for sharing your story. |
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| I love you. You are awesome! |
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Michelle please keep sharing your story, perhaps others will do the same. I believe if more of us would share the good and hard times (note I didn't say bad) it would help save a lot of marriages today. A lot of marriages fail because of unrealistic expectations.
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March 01, 2008 at 10:54am |
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| I always apreciate you and Pastor Tim's posts on how much you love each other and the LORD. |
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March 01, 2008 at 12:45pm |
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| Michelle, this is wonderful. Thank you! |
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| Thank you for your encouraging comments, everyone. I like the comment that this is a tribute to marriage. I have seen so many women talk down about their husbands. That does a disservice to our Christian testimony, I think. Facing the world every day is not easy - I think that is why God gave us our partner - to encourage and lift each other up and draw each other closer to Him. |
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"That does a disservice to our Christian testimony, I think."
Right on Michelle, better believe it does. We likely have no idea how damaging our disparaging remarks about marriage and our partner are, to our testimony as Christians and subtly to people's confidence in the institution of marriage. And maybe even to ourselves, w/o realizing it. If we have a low opinion of marriage and/or our spouse, how will that affect the way we treat or talk to our spouse?
This was truly a sweet, endearing tribute (yep I'll go with what works) to marriage, and not just to marriage but to one marriage in particular - yours!! I want what you have! No, not to be married to Tim. I want that unquestioned relationship with a spouse who adores me, both depends on me and needs me, and esteems me w/o comparing me to other "what ifs". Oh wait, I already have that! Laura is enough to get me through this life - thanks to God, who in his grace provided her to me. God bless you Michelle!! Here's to many more years with your man! |
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| Mike, you said, "No, not to be married to Tim." What's wrong with Tim? Is he not your type? He is warm, sensitive, cuddly! lol |
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Thanks, Mike! God is pleased when we honor marriage. It is my prayer that all marriages are strengthened and blessed here on My Church! - Blessings, Michelle |
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How sweet! Your story just makes me melt and is so encouraging for our young marriage. I can already tell that it's easier to remember the bad times, :P but that makes it all the more important to keep recounting and sharing the good times. And God will indeed provide many more of these, for He is so good. Btw.. I just realized your Tim is "Pastor Tim", haha!! :) You both are the cutest!! |
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March 02, 2008 at 10:26pm |
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| Awesome Michelle! It does my heart good to see you two so happy and in love. You both deserve it! |
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May 12, 2008 at 2:10pm |
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I love this story! Talk about romantic... ah...
Greg and I have our times as well, but I got the pick of litter! |
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