It’s quiet…..too quiet

Literally, I am sitting in my house and the only noise I hear is the ceiling fan in my bedroom.  Not too unusual this time of the morning, but with a slight difference.  Mary and Sharon aren’t even here, and usually I hear the radio in their room and their fan.  Sharon’s staying with a friend tonight, and Mary is at a Youth Conference with the Church.  As much as I miss the noise in the house, I realize that my kids are growing up, and one day they will be gone.  I read a post from a friend of mine tonight, he and his wife compiled letters, emails, and conversations for this young couple that were just setting forth on their journey together.  Understandably, Tommy’s humor tends to be, say, rural (if you don’t understand that, then there’s no way to explain it). In this journal, there’s all sorts of tips, and advice for the couple, and it’s presented in a way that’s not only engaging, but practical, and educational.  It’s something that I wished I would have had when I got married.  I understand a lot of what was offered in this journal, but my understanding came through experience and 2 failed marriages.  I don’t say this to beat my own drum, but I say this as a testimony.  In what I see in this document is the love that Tommy and Jodi have, and the love they have for this young couple.  If you would like to read this document, please go to Jinksto’s Blog, which I have linked and peruse the journal.  I am sure there are things that even a couple thats been together for years can pick up on.

I started out about how the girls were gone and how quiet it was.  I didn’t chase the rabbit too far.  The point is this.  My children will get a copy of this journal and when they find someone to share their life with I will encourage them to read, understand, and follow it.  After all, this is one area of my life I cannot lead by example, but can encourage.

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