Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bridgman,
As I ponder this month on the Son that was sent to save me, to be my Savior, the greatest gift ever given to me, I also ponder on another son given to me, your son, Keith; another wonderful gift!
I thank my God all the time for His Son and also for your son, but I don't think I have ever thanked you two for him and so I do now. . .Thank you!
Sons are precious. Sometimes they can be a handful, sometims a son can bring heartache, but they also bring joy and a love like no other. I've been blessed!
The perfect Son from above has been my guide and shepherd. So has your son been that for me. The perfect Son has been my comforter. Your son has been that to me also. Your son has taken the last 30 years to take care of me and love me and always be there for me. . .like the other Son I mention.
Yes, the Son of God is perfect, Keith is not. But he is perfect for me and God knew that. I rejoice as I think how He had his hand on Keith and me and brought us together in holy matrimony 30 years ago. You two were there to welcome me and love me also and I thank you two for that.
I marvel at long marriages. You two have celebrated 62 years as of now. I know it's not been perfect as no marriage is, but you have demonstrated perseverance, patience, forgiveness, and a love that does not give up. That is becoming rare in these days. Thank you for modeling this for us who are behind you.Thank you for raising the boy who grew into a man that does not give up. That loves when it is not always easy. For being strong when I am weak.
As I ponder over four special sons, I sing Joy to the World. . .the Lord has come, the husband has come, the two precious sons of mine have come. And although one wonders, the gift is still in my heart.
Thank you Mom and Dad Bridgman for giving me the gift that keeps on giving; the gift that will last a life time; the gift of your son.
Merry Christmas and I love you both,
Kris
"For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations."
Psalm 100:5
Do you need to tell someone something?
"For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations."
Psalm 100:5
Do you need to tell someone something?
8 comments:
What beautiful couples! And what an excellent idea, Kris. I will keep your "mother-in-love" in my prayers.
HI Kris ~ Just caught up on your last few posts. I have been a little out of touch lately. They were all great posts. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I will pray for her as well as your family. Your letter to them is beautiful! Cancer seems to be striking many loved ones these day. I have just posted about a dear friend with cancer. God bless you. Chelle
It's so important to celebrate people while they are here. My husband just told me about someone who decided to have his "wake" while he was still alive. He had a three day visitation at his home, and when he died they really didn't do anything.
Kristine, this is a beautiful tribute to your mother and father-in-law. It is true,we never want to pass up the opportunity to say, I love you. There may not be another opportunity.
I too, will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I just teared through this thing! It is rare! As you thanked his parents for him, I couldn't help try to envision this in my life. I am not married, and quite frankly, he does not bring comfort or any of that, but at the same time, I would not have my son had she not given birth to her son... so, I can genuinely say thank you to her for at least that. At the very least... but I can say a big helping of thank You to the One who gave a perfect Son for me.
I just love this post.
<3, Kendra
Oh, Kristin, I'm so sorry about your mother-in-law's diagnosis. These were beautiful words to your in-laws. May this Christmas be especially special for all of you. Praying for your MIL and all of the family. Blessings to you!
This letter really touched my heart! I lost my best friend (she was really like another sister in my family) to breast cancer 2 yrs. ago. I rejoice that she loved the Lord and is with Him today, but the letting go process is painful. The lessons I learned at her bedside are invaluable . . .
Whata blessing to recieve a wonderful letter like this from your daughter in law! My son is 16 yrs old and I am praying for whoever he will marry in the future. Patsy from
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