In sickness and in health

At Calvary ABQ, we are currently going through a serious about marriage. It's been awesome so far, and this past Saturday was one that God spoke volumes to so many people. The message title was "In sickness and in health" dealing with what happens when one spouse gets sick. I honestly couldn't believe it considering what my family has been going through for so long now.

I've said this before and I will definitely say it again... I have learned so much from my parents about what love and marriage are all about. The first and foremost most important thing I've learned is that marriage is not about you... it's actually the total opposite. It's about dying to yourself each and every day putting that other person's needs above your own... even when it's not easy. Love is a commitment, it's about hanging in there even when you have reasons not to and other people have split up for much less.

My parents have been married for almost 30 years and they've had to deal with a laundry list of trials, especially in the health arena. It's amazing what sickness can do and the toll it can take to all involved. My mom is sweet and kind and hands down the strongest woman I know! My dad, in the midst of his sickness and pain continues to love my mom and wake up early in the morning to make her breakfast and miss her like crazy when she's at work. Marriage isn't going to be perfect, but it's about how you deal with the curve balls and choose to deal with them together.

I praise God that I have parents who I can look at their relationship as an awesome example of living out those vows promising to love one another "in sickness and in health".