I know you're thinking this is an unusual looking post. Well it was an unusual week. Four days before my son's wedding this past Sunday, my husband had a heart attack. It was the first time in my life I ever used 911. I won't bore you all with lots of details but suffice it to say that we are awed and amazed by how the Lord has worked in our lives especially this week! The doctors said it is a miracle that my husband survived. After many 'ups and downs' in the hospital, Matt was released in time to officiate at our son's wedding! Outdoor wedding, high temps and humidity meant he would share the ceremony with a good friend of our son and daughter-in-law's who is a pastor. So with a 'tag team' effort they both officiated with Matt being given a stool to sit on for his part. I had a lot of plans for this weekend.
I had lists, diagrams, charts, pictures . . . all waiting to be fulfilled. But God had other plans -- HIS plans. What a comfort it was and is to know that none of this took HIM by surprise. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." So while I had planned to post lots of wedding pictures today, I have none to post because I didn't take a single one! My dear friend (and my son's new mother-in-law!) sent me this picture last night. I can hardly look at it without crying because while I'm sure the wedding pictures are going to be beautiful, THIS is probably the most beautiful to me because I'm sitting and watching our son get married with my husband next to me.
This is one of those pictures that would have been just-another-picture if not for the REAL meaning of it. Sometimes we worry so much about the little things (flowers on time, just right ribbons, will aunt Pat wear that dress AGAIN, can we sit him next to her....) that we forget the truely important things: being here to celebrate love together.
Oh Lauren! My eyes are filled with tears as I read this and I'm praising God with you that your husband is ok and was able to be apart of that very special day! I will pray for continued recovery and if this wasn't the perfect post to share at Inspiration Friday this week then I don't know what is! :-) Blessings, Vanessa
Praise God that your husband recovered and could share in your son's special day. Please tell him to take extra good care of himself and to follow doctor's orders and take all his meds. My dear husband also had a heart attack and it is scary stuff. We are both blessed to have our life partners with us still.
God is good! I love that you said God wasn't surprised by the events of the week. That's a great way to look at it. I am so glad he is okay and that he was able to officiate. That had to make the blessed event an even happier one. Rhonda
I'm so glad that you were able to celebrate this wonderful occasion with ALL those you love. This hits very close to home with me, as I've had 3 of these. God is good, so glad it all turned out to be a beautiful blessed day. xo Debra
Lauren, that picture speaks words that I know are hard to even truly voice. Words of gratefulness, and appreciation. Of God's grace and of deep love! Thank you for sharing this most inspiring post with us at Inspiration Friday!
It is so wonderful to see you sitting next to your husband and seeing him smiling makes me happy....Praise the Lord that he has recovered and you celebrated such a beautiful event together.Hugs~Poppy
Lauren, I'm stopping by from At The Picket Fence... How blessed your family is! May your husband's condition improve, may the newlyweds have a wonderful life together, and may you always remember that God's plans are perfect... even if they confuse us! I'm so thankful your husband was able to share in the special day. Your picture memento is THE BEST!
I must agree too - It's an awesome picture : The best thing in life are those beside you and with you - and that what really matter!
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ReplyDeleteWow...powerful post. I'm so glad all is well now.
ReplyDeleteOh my cold chills.. so glad this was a blessed event in so many ways. The Lord is good.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a picture that says so more than it seems at first glance. Thank you for sharing your story :)
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those pictures that would have been just-another-picture if not for the REAL meaning of it. Sometimes we worry so much about the little things (flowers on time, just right ribbons, will aunt Pat wear that dress AGAIN, can we sit him next to her....) that we forget the truely important things: being here to celebrate love together.
ReplyDeleterejoicing with you...so thankful that all is well and you are all celebrating love!
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Oh Lauren....so grateful that God worked a miracle! I was just thinking today that you've been "quiet!" Just so glad that Matt is doing well!
ReplyDeleteThank GOD! How awful for you, and how wonderful for you at the same time!!
ReplyDeleteI hope your son is enjoying a honeymoon, and you and your husband are enjoying one too!
xxDaniella
Oh this is one sweet pic...so happy that all went well and your hubby is okay and congrats to your son and DIL.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Yes, God is good all the time!!! May your husband continue to be strengthened. God bless you both and the newlyweds!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Kathy
and there are those who don't believe. Awesome photo!
ReplyDeletehi Lauren, so happy your hubsband is okay. God bless your precious family.
ReplyDeleteI see a praise report in this post!!
ReplyDeleteOh Lauren! My eyes are filled with tears as I read this and I'm praising God with you that your husband is ok and was able to be apart of that very special day! I will pray for continued recovery and if this wasn't the perfect post to share at Inspiration Friday this week then I don't know what is! :-)
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Vanessa
Truly a miracle. I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, Lauren! I'm so thankful he's okay - PTL!
ReplyDeletePraise God that your husband recovered and could share in your son's special day. Please tell him to take extra good care of himself and to follow doctor's orders and take all his meds. My dear husband also had a heart attack and it is scary stuff. We are both blessed to have our life partners with us still.
ReplyDeleteGod is good!
ReplyDeleteI love that you said God wasn't surprised by the events of the week. That's a great way to look at it. I am so glad he is okay and that he was able to officiate. That had to make the blessed event an even happier one.
Rhonda
So glad your husband is okay - precious to see you sitting together, your arm around him.
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Mary @ Redo 101
WOW thank God your husband's OK!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for your family. You all have so much to celebrate.
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Lisa
Praise the Lord! Thank Heavens! What a huge couple of blessings all in one week!
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Sheila
I'm so glad that you were able to celebrate this wonderful occasion with ALL those you love. This hits very close to home with me, as I've had 3 of these. God is good, so glad it all turned out to be a beautiful blessed day. xo Debra
ReplyDeleteYour photos are giving back the mood of the event. Thank you!
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I'm a new follower, just reading this post brought tears to my eyes.This picture is truly "worth a thousands words".
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you both,Dawn
Oh, my so glad all is well! Wonderful picture of you two. Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
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Lauren, that picture speaks words that I know are hard to even truly voice. Words of gratefulness, and appreciation. Of God's grace and of deep love! Thank you for sharing this most inspiring post with us at Inspiration Friday!
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Lauren, I'm so happy that your husband is okay and able to be with you for such a special day. Your family is truly blessed.
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful to see you sitting next to your husband and seeing him smiling makes me happy....Praise the Lord that he has recovered and you celebrated such a beautiful event together.Hugs~Poppy
ReplyDeleteOh Lauren I am so happy for you and your family! Love teh book theme too by the way :)
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Lauren, I'm stopping by from At The Picket Fence... How blessed your family is! May your husband's condition improve, may the newlyweds have a wonderful life together, and may you always remember that God's plans are perfect... even if they confuse us! I'm so thankful your husband was able to share in the special day. Your picture memento is THE BEST!
ReplyDeleteWow! Praise God for His blessings!
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