Recently I stood in the doorway watching my grandparents as they left the house. They walked to their car, holding hands, shuffling along. When they reached the car, my grandpa opened the door for my grandma. I couldn't hear what they were talking about but I could see my grandpa speak and my grandma laugh. My heart swelled. I loved them immensely. I felt as if I could feel the strength of their marriage fortifying my life. For years they had loved each other, laughed together and probably cried together at times. I wanted so much to grow old with my husband like they did and lean on him and laugh with him. I loved the optimism, happiness and dedication that exuded from their relationship.
Their attitude and relationship reminded me of Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Our Father in Heaven asks us to find the positive, pure, trustworthy, honest elements of our companion, and dwell on them. He wants us to find the good and lovely and true parts of life and cherish them. My grandparents made finding the good their quest.
My mom once watched my grandparents walking together, holding arms and laughing. When asked why they were laughing, my grandma responded “if we weren't laughing, we’d be crying. “
I hope I will always remember my grandparents laughing together as they walked out to their car and remember to choose and cherish the sweet parts of life and marriage.
Katharine
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