I wore the wedding band with the two words “and ever” engraved on the inside on my forefinger where it was a snug fit.
I would check it several times a day to make sure it was tight and push it down if it had slipped a little up.
It had belonged to my dad. It’s mate, Forever, had been stolen along with my mom’s jewelry box from our house back in my high school days.
The pair of rings were the ones they had exchanged on their wedding day in 1950.
After Mom’s ring was gone, my parents had new ones made, created by the Artisan, Carl Giehl, who Dad worked with. Carl created beautiful altar pieces, baptismals, stained glass, even fireplaces, for many of the churches and homes Dad designed. And he designed my parents new rings based on Psalm 128:1-4.
Those rings were special, maybe equally special to the first pair. Maybe more so. I don’t know. A ring’s a ring, you know? It’s just a thing.
Last night, I noticed the simple gold band wasn’t on my forefinger, leaving only the impression and a faint band of white.
Todd checked the shower drain and pulled apart the bed, sheets and pillows, got down on his hands and knees searching for the thing, hoping to be the hero. Then I did too. But no ring.
I told him he was still my hero. And then I cried.
I remembered the words I had not too long ago said to someone special, “We cry so God can fill the empty places in us back up with love and joy.”
What were the chances that I would wake up this morning and read a Psalm (145) which begins and ends with the words for ever and ever? I don’t have it memorized. I didn’t know that it said that, not until I read it.
As I sat on the back porch having coffee, a neighbor’s lawn mower stopped and the rain in the forecast began to fall on Fannie and me,
Robin chirps started up from somewhere hidden. And I wondered, have I ever seen a robin sing? Have you? I only hear them. They may cock their heads in plain view and hop across the grass, but for me, their songs come only from hidden places.
On the branches of full foliage the notes descend like prayers…
“For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever,” one special day, Dad finished praying the Lord’s Prayer over Mom.
“And ever!” she exclaimed.
As I was gathering up my things to go inside, I noticed the words underlined from Vs 13: “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.” In the margin I had written, How do I share the life of Jesus in my everyday life?
Huh…
Well, I can tell you one thing, it’s not through clinging to a ring. I have had it for seven years and the time has come to let it go, like so many other things.
What will we cling to…? ❤️
And that, dear ones, is a little snapshot of my everyday life.
Deb, I kept thinking I would hear that you had found the ring. May one of the angels of the LORD, find the ring and return it to you. Overflowing blessings in the form of a robin and its song.
Aww thanks. I have the One important thing. ❤️
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You know, I have had things lost for months appear in plain sight on frequently used counter space. Can’t explain those things. Anyway, lovely story about your parents.
Deb, you’ve touched my heart this morning. Tears ran down my face reading about the ring, your precious parents, your heroes, and everyday life-that which keeps us clinging to our Savior and a love that is forever and ever. I can’t help but feel as though the ring may turn up again. I love your wisdom, heart, and words. Blessings, my friend ❤️
Dear Karla, you are so often on my mind and heart and such a wonderful inspiration. I love “your wisdom, heart and words” too and your invincible spirit! I am so glad we are connected. I’ve had trouble commenting on your site. (No one else seems to have any issues so I’m sure it’s on my end.) But I’m reading! Sending blessings back to you ❤️
Deb
Thanks, Jon. I do believe once we let go, good things often have a way of coming back to you…! ❤️
Happy Friday, sweet Deb. I understand about the web issues—I’ve had that same problem on some others’ sites. Hmm. Those WP gremlins! Tee hee. Thank you for your love and support. I’m so happy you’re “here” and we have this bond this side of heaven! I feel the blessings and send them to you. Please take care! 💛🙏
I hope you do find your ring, but I know what you mean… Clinging to it doesn’t help… It’s like a letting go for something deeper and more meaningful. I pray you will be blessed 🙏🙏💐💐💖
Happy Saturday, sweet Karla! I hope you have a beautiful day! Sending love and hugs! ❤️❤️
Yes,, exactly. Thank you, Morag, and you too!💗🌻💐
Thank you, sweet Deb! My twin and I celebrated our birthday(s)! I feel so blessed and thankful to Christ for another year! Sending love and hugs to you! Stay blessed and keep doing what you’re doing—being a light to everyone you meet! 💛💕🙏
Thanks Karla, you always brighten my day! 🌸🥰
Aww, you’re welcome! Likewise!! 💕💐