This guy literally rocked my world from the very moment I saw him! And when I say rocked, I don’t mean put me to sleep; He sent me soaring! I was charmed by the smile and the caring demeanor. He effectuated a kindness that I had never witnessed by someone so young. He seemed to be the Prince Charming I had dreamed of meeting one day. However, once we said, “I do,” I realized he had not read up on any of the romance novels that I had digested as a teen. There was no doubt he was genuine, kindhearted, and a very patient guy but prince charming had “missed the boat” and didn’t know how to “charm”! Funny how it seems he did when we were dating, (not so funny 😉 )! But it wasn’t JUST him!!

We BOTH discovered rough and broken elements in our relationship. Arriving at our little one-bedroom apartment and unloading our trunk, we found unresolved issues that had been painfully packed away. And yet, God wanted to teach us how He can transform the lives of two imperfect people. It took time but healing began to take place. Real growth as our Heavenly Father reshaped thoughts and the intentions of our hearts. We realized the enemy wanted our union destroyed but God wanted to save it and beautify it! Being willing to keep at it for the long haul was key! For us, it continues as a life-long project of unpacking and discording. How thankful I am that a chord of three strands is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12).

So, on this day of my dear husband’s birthday, I have to again thank him for hanging in there. Hanging in there until I could once again see that rocking smile for all its worth! And with the Lord in charge of the changes, Prince Charming has never looked better!!

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17.