In the Throne Room

My name is Gigi and I am a Christian...proud and unapologetic. I was a lifelong Catholic - up until a few years ago when the priest sexual abuse scandal hit a bit too close to home. And rocked my very foundation of beliefs. But by the GRACE of my Lord Jesus Christ, I am finding my way back - not to Catholicism, but to my Savior. This is my journey...I would love it if you would share it with me. Sit with me for awhile, won't you...in the Throne Room of the Lord.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

The bouquet

This bouquet was my last birthday gift from my Sweet Hubby. Yes, today is my birthday...

He awoke before me, and as sick and weak as he was, went out into our yard and snipped here and there. A couple hydrangeas here, a few lilies there...

It was the most beautiful bouquet I've ever seen. It was put together with loving hands. I loved it and wanted it to last forever...

My Sweet Hubby always made a big fuss over my birthday. He said he didn't believe a day was enough and insisted that I have a birthday week. And he would start with the birthday wishes weeks in advance...oh, he always made me feel so special. So treasured. So loved.

Thank you, Sweetheart, for always making my dreams come true. Your love was the best gift of all...I am so very blessed to have called you mine.

"My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feeds among the lilies." Song of Solomon 2:16

4 comments:

Dawn said...: You are definitely a blessed woman to have such wonderful memories.

Happy Birthday, and I hope something happens today to make it very special.; July 16, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Jody said...: Happy Birthday Gigi.; July 16, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Unknown said...: Happy Birthday Gigi!!!

What a wonderful husband...so rare to have one as thoughtful and loving as he was to you. Thank you for sharing.

Janice; July 16, 2009 at 2:42 PM
nancygrayce said...: Oh, Happy Belated Birthday!; July 22, 2009 at 12:03 AM

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On July 8, 2008 my Sweet Hubby was hospitalized for what we thought was a bleeding ulcer. On July 10, 2008 he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer with metastases to his liver. Truly a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear...

From the very hour he was diagnosed, we determined that we would continue to place our trust and faith in the Lord and seek to always honor and glorify Him. Yes, even (especially!) in the midst of chaos. One thing that we KNOW for sure is that God is good ALL the time! We are blessed...

**I've been putting off the update to my intro for quite some time now. But delaying it doesn't change the truth...my new reality. On November 9th, 2008, my Sweet Hubby went to be with Jesus. I miss him every minute of every hour of every day. And I will, until I close my eyes for the last time on this earth only to reopen them in Paradise and see His face...and the face of my beloved once again. But for now, I pray to know God's will for me that I might be used to glorify Him.