This is the time is a pretty general thought that could refer to many things. But in my mind it is very specific. Throughout all the ups and downs Shane and I have encountered throughout our knowing one another, dating and arguments, problems and trials, great moments and personal successes, this is truly a time to rejoice and be thankful. The present situation in which we find ourselves living each week by the skin of our teeth as we watch paychecks go out as quickly as they come in and wonder how we can make it another month if anything else comes up is truly a difficult place to be. The truth however remains that my God is great and powerful and, most importantly, in control! I truly have nothing to worry about when I picture my maker looking after me.
Now what better blessing has my God given me than my family! My precious baby boy is growing so well without any problems that could link him to having been premature. He is so strong and smart. What a blessing. No one would ever guess he was that same skinny baby from the ICN. My husband is another part of this blessed family. What a helper he is to me. He is my better half in many ways. He is so organized and keeps my head on straight for me. He never let's me forget how God is watching out for us. Then I can't forget my extended family. My parents who have always been such an example to me and grandparents who have a whole legacy of good and godly advice and guidance they have left behind them on their way through life. Shane's parents have been added into my life as well with their own qualities and wisdom to share with me.
Now Shane and I have been together for four years (first started dating Oct. 2005)! I have to say you can learn alot about someone in four years but there is still so much to learn and share! I am so glad I have gotten to know and love Shane and I am so glad he is my husband now. I hope we get a long lifetime to share together but if I know anything, I know there is no guarantee to that. I am praying that I never take a day for granted. That I never leave his side angry, that I always walk away saying "I love you." I pray that I can be the woman he needs me to be and place him above everything else in life besides my God and Saviour.
This is the time. The best time of my life is the here and now. I will not allow worry and anxiety to ruin that for me. The present is what I pledge to live in, but the future is what I live for. (that future being an eternal one for me.)
I will live a life of praise. "Praise the Saviour ye who know Him. Who can tell how much we owe Him? Let us gladly render to Him all we are and have."
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