Wednesday, March 9, 2011
A new definition of empathy
the link that i posted is from a friends sister, this friend recently lost the husband of all our dreams. A true follower of Christ who actually loved his wife as Christ loves the church. An example of how a father should raise his children, with respect and the heart of christ and the voice of an angel. Yes, he even sings like an angel. To be perfectly honest, I coveted what they had, not just material things,but their relationship with each other and with others. they have many friends because you have to be a friend to have a friend. friends always put others first-They seemed to have it all.And they did have it all. After reading "my michael" so many verses came to my mind that described his love for Jene. for example, "Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you,rejoice in the wife of your youth-may you always be captivated by her love." I believe he surely did this. He lived to serve her. she talked how he loved the smell of her cooking, the aroma of the spices, etc. "Our lives are a fragrance presented by Christ to God-this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are saved. Michael was definitely saved. I love how she describes how he encouraged the children to appreciate her as he did. "listen my child to what your father is teaching you-dont neglect your mothers teachings. wht you learn from her will crown you with grace and clothe you honor" I know as a mother, we have a thankless job. We long to be appreciated and validated in all we do. Michael made sure jene never felt that way. They left nothing unsaid, no regrets. I know if tragedy struck today i would have regrets. like how i talk to him, the tone, etc. I need to take lessons from jenes blog and live everyday wihtout regret. So, with all this said, I have so much empathy for her(Jene) for her loss, yet so much envy for what she had and the memories she has. Her memories are memories any wife would want for her own. I could feel her emptiness and sadness and loss. I have witnessed first hand how they are together. so kind to each other and others. I will lift her up pray god will hold her until she gets to hold her michael once again, in the house of the Lord. amen
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