11/19/2025
It broke my heart hearing this thought come out of his mouth as I knelt next to him in the bathroom.
As I looked up into his eyes, I saw fear, concern, worry, a crushing of spirit and a humbling that stabbed me in my heart.
This man, my husband, in November of 2015 had the strength to carry us both when I quit on myself, us and life.
His love, strength, determination and courageous self commanded the space and he loved me back to life. He is one of the reasons why I am here— living, loving, thriving.
Have you’ve seen the commercials or reels, or maybe in real life, where the couples are well into their 70’s plus, where this unique love is ever present and mesmerizing?
I craved that kind of love. The effortless kisses that ironically require tremendous strength. The closeness and gaze in their eyes that speak volumes but don’t actually make a sound. The knowing. The being.
As I gazed into my husband’s eyes, caressing his cheek, with his unshaved face in my hands, kissing his forehead and taking in his smells….. it hit me.
This. This is it. What I longed for is exactly what I have.
It’s reckless, unconditional, indescribable and it’s ours.
I deserve exactly what I have, right now, in this moment, and God is revealing why my life was saved 10 years ago and what agape love looks and feels like in the flesh.
Jeremiah 29:11 is tattooed on my forearm as a reminder and the tangible evidence keeps piling up.
I pray you find peace, comfort and encouragement here. May you begin to see your circumstances differently. May you choose to heal so you can 𝐛𝐞… for you, for him, for them and for HIM all that you are called to be.
Live you big,
Mel 🫶🏼
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