The Bride

More processing on this beautiful, snowy March morning. Ahhhh ... I love snow. My sweet Franco loves snow too. Sweet Franco. I am his bride. I am his love. Next to Christ, I am his everything. Today will be the day that I glorify Christ's work, and how I see it so clearly, through my husband's actions. Where in the world do I begin to describe this man that I married? You've seen glimpses of him in my other posts - times where he cried with me, for me and over me. That's not the complete picture though. My Franco is a man after the heart of God. The heart of Jesus is to serve and here are just a few ways my man has served over the last two months:
1. Held me when I cried uncontrollably
2. Listened to my childhood stories - even when he's heard them a million times over
3. Rubbed my back
4. Rubbed my feet
5. Made me laugh by wearing a stupid Krispy Kreme hat
6. Made me snacks at night
7. Watched "What Not to Wear" with me - this was tough for him :)
8. Changed my catheter
9. Cleaned my catheter
10. Cried for me when they said the catheter had to put back in
11. Prayed for my peace, my health, my bowel movements, etc - you name it he's prayed it!
12. Celebrated with me when I finally did poop! TMI - Yes I know, but this is MY processing time.
13. Took care of the boys while I talked on the phone or visited with friends
14. Screened calls for me when I just didn't have the strength to talk
15. Carried me to bed
16. Dressed me
17. Dried me off after a shower b/c I couldn't bend down to do it
18. Brought me flowers on Valentine's Day
19. Made reservations for a romantic getaway (in six weeks).
20. Slept at the hospital, ate hospital food and took my first post surgery steps with me
21. He stayed strong while I buried my head in his neck and wept as they wheeled me away to surgery

There's more, but these are the examples first and foremost in my mind.

For better or for worse. In sickness and in health. The two shall become one. "Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers." I'm pretty sure Franco's prayers will never be hindered.

In a world where marriage is, many times, not revered I would like to say - chivalry is still alive. Marriage is precious, it is worth fighting for, it is still the most precious institution out there. Franco and I are, by NO means, perfect. We are in great need of Jesus, who teaches us to be loving towards one another. We have issues and problems just like everyone else. However, on this day I want the world to know that Steve Franco is my soulmate, my perfect match, my best friend and my hero. Thank you my love for honoring God and serving me. xoxo

More tomorrow!
Ann