It was 14 years ago that, with two words, I
did the smartest thing I’ve ever done in my life: I said, “I do” to my wife,
Kathy.
The memories of that mild December day are
fresh: the overcast skies; the beautiful church; my daughter all decked out in
a navy-blue velvet dress; the humorous homily by our minister.
Mostly what I remember, though, is how my
wife took my breath away. I saw her in that gorgeous white gown coming down the
aisle with her dad escorting her. Life’s path to that point for me, a
42-year-old widow with a nine-year old daughter, was a winding one. Everyone’s
path through life meanders, but what counts is how you handle the curves.
When I saw my wife coming toward me at the
altar, I was awestruck by the grace of God. Why in the world was I given a
second chance at happiness? The first one was incredible, but short-lived. My
breath was taken away as I saw Kathy that Dec. 19, but there also was an innate
calmness, a confidence, that we were meant to be together.
Since then, well, let’s just say my wife
still takes my breath away. Even when her professional world is closing in on
her – patients, paperwork, etc. – she still can smile, laugh and make our
family whole and complete. I don’t know why I have been blessed with such an incredible
woman in my life, but I am eternally grateful that God saw fit to bestow his
grace upon my soul.
Indeed, you two are blessed to have found each other. I remember first meeting Kathy. She came into our house and within minutes was upstairs in the boys' room, sitting on the floor while they showed her their hamster. Special gal who is comfortable with everyone! Love you both.
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