As I was talking my morning walk yesterday before church, I walked by a yard where an elderly couple was tending their garden together. Seeing this made me smile.... You see, there used to be a time in my life when I wondered if I wanted to be married and grow old with someone, if that was even possible for me. Well, in my last relationship - even though we aren't together anymore - I realized that this was not only possible but that it was something that I did truly want. This couple, who I can imagine have been through years of ups and downs, have built something beautiful. The kind of strength, love, and patience that it takes to love someone until "death do us part" are remarkable to me. The friendship and companionship that are required to make it beyond the romantic phase of things....
While I realized long ago that "happily ever after" doesn't really exist, because life happens, and at some point, you won't necessarily be happy in the ever after, that doesn't mean that two people can't find happiness together for years to come. As I watched the elderly couple talk and share in that brief moment that I was passing their house, I was encouraged. I hope to one day share that with someone, and if you desire that, I pray that you get that as well. With things like commitment, love, patience, compatibility, honesty, friendship, trust, and much understanding, we can all have our own "till death do us part" if we desire.
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