We have a book just about my grandparents and their experience during WWII. My Uncle Chuck and Uncle Walter meticulously created this family heirloom. Today I want to thank you all who gave so much to be free in countless ways. I also want to share that my uncle included precious letters they wrote back and forth. I have lost count of the loving greetings they had for one another:

Dear Darling,

Sweetheart

Precious

My Love

Honey

Dear

My Darling Wife

Dearest

My Precious Wife,

I Love You, Precious

My Beloved Wife

Hon

Sweet

 

The depth of the letters expressing their love along with the regular details of life is moving. I get very emotional when I read through each one. I am grateful to have a record of this incredible marriage. Of course, it was not perfect, but they were in love, committed, and willing to be selfless.

That brought about many thoughts about our family and how that is our intention as well. To love, be dedicated, committed, and selfless. There are days we all fail miserably! I have to choose to look up, lean on others, and hold fast to Christ.

Who are your:

darlings

sweethearts

honeys

dearests

loves

beloveds

These are the ones we are closest to that see all we are behind closed doors. These are the ones that need to be called these endearing names. 

 

 

My prayer today is Psalm 34,