Yesterday, in the course of my day, I had multiple conversations about relationships with near strangers. Having deep conversations with random strangers is actually not a significant event in my life, it has actually happened constantly since my early childhood. What was strange is the fact that they all revolved around BAD relationships (note the stress placed on the “bad”). While I can’t say I am proud of all of the relationships I have had in my life, I am very proud of the that which I have had with my wife who is a wonderful woman. The whole time I sat and listened to these strangers the thought of how lucky I am kept spinning in my mind. Needless to say, the first thing I did when I got home was to kiss my wife and tell her that I knew I was lucky to have her.
Cut to today which was the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A) and I have to say I was a little surprised when the first reading starts out with “When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize.” (full reading; PRV 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Twice in less than 24 hours I have been reminded what a treasure I have. So not only do I want my wife to know that I know that I see her as one of the greatest gifts in my life, but I also want my readers to know how privileged I am to have her.
Thank you, dear. 🙂
I too have been blessed to have you as a spouse.