TRUE LOVE

#1 · October 19, 2003, 10:34 am

Quote from Forum Archives on October 19, 2003, 10:34 am
Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>



~~ True Love ~~

It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am, when an elderly gentleman, in
his 80's, presented to have sutures (stitches) removed from his thumb. He
stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.

I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an
hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch
and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his
wound. On exam it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the
needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation. I asked
him if he had a doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat
breakfast with his wife.

I then inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a
while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer Disease.

As we talked, and I finished dressing his wound, I asked if she would be
worried if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that
she had not recognized him in five years now.

I was surprised, and asked him. "And you still going every morning, even
though she doesn't know who you are?" He smiled as he patted my hand and said.
"She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."

I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and
thought, "That is the kind of love I want in my life."

True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of
all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.



~~ Ten Rules For A Successful Marriage ~~

--1. You must marry the right person, one you love, and
      one who loves you, and both of you must be in love
      with Jesus Christ.

--2. GIVE and TAKE is a necessity. Let love cover the
      disagreements which will come in any marriage.

--3. Never carry into tomorrow the petty troubles of today.
      Forgive at the end of the day, and then forget.

--4. Don't discuss your disagreement and personal problems
      with others. You will soon forget these quarrels,
      but others will remember them. Go to the Lord for
      advice.

--5. Try to live within your financial means. Don't
      try to keep up with some other couple; keep within
      your income. And be sure to set aside something
      for the Lord's work.

--6. Keep your love as romantic as possible. Appreciate
      each other. Express that appreciation in actual
      love and affection in the home.

--7. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER even think of divorce as a
      solution for your marriage problems. You took
      your vows "until death do us part." So often
      divorce never settles anything!

--8. Keep your eyes on the person you have married,
      and don't bother looking around for someone else.
      Wandering eyes benefit no marriage.

--9. Read God's Word and pray together every day. To
      pray together is to stay together.

--10. Let Christ shed the love of God abroad in your
      heart, and you will be sure to have his love for
      each other.

~~ "Son" Ripened Fruit ~~

Yesterday I read this scripture and it made me think about "Fruit" - the "Fruit" of lips...how often do we think our lips as branches of a tree bearing "Fruit" or our lives as a "Tree"? Yet God is looking for a Harvest.

Praise through Jesus is "Fruit" which blesses our Father in Heaven, as well as living "Fruitful" lives, doing good and sharing with others...is important, as words and actions should follow through, showing we know God's Son.

"Son" ripened fruit is the best!

Have a Blessed Day

Dave and Barbara

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Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

~~ True Love ~~

It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am, when an elderly gentleman, in
his 80's, presented to have sutures (stitches) removed from his thumb. He
stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.

I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an
hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch
and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his
wound. On exam it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the
needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation. I asked
him if he had a doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat
breakfast with his wife.

I then inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a
while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer Disease.

As we talked, and I finished dressing his wound, I asked if she would be
worried if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that
she had not recognized him in five years now.

I was surprised, and asked him. "And you still going every morning, even
though she doesn't know who you are?" He smiled as he patted my hand and said.
"She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."

I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and
thought, "That is the kind of love I want in my life."

True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of
all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

~~ Ten Rules For A Successful Marriage ~~

--1. You must marry the right person, one you love, and
one who loves you, and both of you must be in love
with Jesus Christ.

--2. GIVE and TAKE is a necessity. Let love cover the
disagreements which will come in any marriage.

--3. Never carry into tomorrow the petty troubles of today.
Forgive at the end of the day, and then forget.

--4. Don't discuss your disagreement and personal problems
      with others. You will soon forget these quarrels,
      but others will remember them. Go to the Lord for
      advice.

--5. Try to live within your financial means. Don't
      try to keep up with some other couple; keep within
      your income. And be sure to set aside something
      for the Lord's work.

--6. Keep your love as romantic as possible. Appreciate
each other. Express that appreciation in actual
love and affection in the home.

--7. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER even think of divorce as a
      solution for your marriage problems. You took
      your vows "until death do us part." So often
      divorce never settles anything!

--8. Keep your eyes on the person you have married,
and don't bother looking around for someone else.
Wandering eyes benefit no marriage.

--9. Read God's Word and pray together every day. To
pray together is to stay together.

--10. Let Christ shed the love of God abroad in your
heart, and you will be sure to have his love for
each other.

~~ "Son" Ripened Fruit ~~

Yesterday I read this scripture and it made me think about "Fruit" - the "Fruit" of lips...how often do we think our lips as branches of a tree bearing "Fruit" or our lives as a "Tree"? Yet God is looking for a Harvest.

Praise through Jesus is "Fruit" which blesses our Father in Heaven, as well as living "Fruitful" lives, doing good and sharing with others...is important, as words and actions should follow through, showing we know God's Son.

"Son" ripened fruit is the best!

Have a Blessed Day

Dave and Barbara

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