Sandy Kay & Sons

Sandy Kay & Sons
Jason, Brandon, Sandy, & Nathan

Sandy Kay & Sons



Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Time Does Not Heal All Wounds!

As we approach the anniversary date of the death of my Paw Paw, I'm reminded of the foolishness of man's wisdom vs. God's wisdom. Time does not heal all wounds. Having experienced the loss of the one I loved, I know that time has not healed my precious Maw Maw. God has been gracious to her. He has blessed her with 3 wonderful daughters who look after her and spend time with her to ease her loneliness. He has given her sons-in-law to help her with anything she needs. God has also rewarded her with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with a loving church, and many precious friends. But all of these things do not heal the wound in her heart. I've watched my Maw Maw live out this past year in a way that would honor God and His will for her life, but I have also seen her loneliness in the midst of a crowd. I have seen her turn her head away from those she loves so that they would not witness the tear rolling down her cheek. I know that she desires to be here with her family, but also longs to see my Paw Paw again. Their love was not the love you see in this day. Today you have temporary, conditional love. Love that is only given when the other party does what is pleasing. But once one's selfish desires are no longer being met, the love moves on. My Maw Maw & Paw Paw's love for one another was bigger than that. It was the kind of love that stayed pure in the midst of war. It was the kind of love that held together when there was little or no food to eat. My Maw Maw once told me that she and Paw Paw never told each other no. He did what he thought was right for the family and she did what she thought was right for the family. She said that you could be sure that if either of them acted out of selfishness or ignorance that their decision would give it's own consequence. They allowed each other to make mistakes and learn from them. They were committed to one another in the way that the Bible requires of us. Jesus will never leave us or forsake us, and we are commanded to act in marriage the same way that Jesus acts towards His church. My Maw Maw & Paw Paw are the only two people I know thus far who did this to the end. I miss having their lives lived out in front of me. I have gained much wisdom through them both. But even in the absence of my Paw Paw, his love for his family remains with me. Many lessons that will never be unlearned, but hopefully practiced until I too can leave this earth as loved and missed as he is. As for my Maw Maw, I will take full advantage of the time that I still get to have with her. She is dear to my heart and loved more than she can possibly know. She has been my rescuer at times without even knowing it. She has been my strength when I thought there was no strength to be found. She has been my earthly guide to the truth of God and His word. She has always been my "Maw Maw."

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