Timeless Recipe

Six of us sat around the table memorized. We strained to listen to each word not wanting to miss even a syllable being uttered by this eight-nine-year-old woman. Not only was she celebrating her birthday but she was also rejoicing in her anniversary with her husband.

  Her first anniversary!

 She had full command of her audience. An audience of married, single, divorced, and widowed woman ranging from early thirties to mid-fifties.

She had something for each of us in terms of hope and wisdom.

 We were captivated by her story. She spoke about her husband with such love, affection, and excitement! She told us how we should see him. With her eyes twinkling she said, “He’s the handsomest man. He’s just so good looking!”

“There isn’t a thing I wouldn’t do for that man. And there isn’t a thing he wouldn’t do for me.” Mae was describing the beautiful selfless nature of their relationship. Her groom is a few years older, early nineties. (She lamented a little about not getting married sooner.)

Between her sweetie and herself I guess they have been married over a 100 years. Neither is jealous of the other’s first marriage. Mae says she knows she would have loved his wife and he-her husband. They each had a life before they met the other. They each went through the grieving process of losing a spouse.

They understand one another.                                                                                                                                                                     

 The six of us left that table a little spellbound. Each woman sifting through the words Mae had for us. Each knowing her story was meant to provide encouragement, hope, and guidance.

Understanding, selflessness, and passion what a timeless recipe for love! 

His love endures forever.

Psalm 107:1