The Four Sons

*( My mother-in-law has been diagnosed with cancer and given 6-12 months.  I became overwhelmed that I had not said what I should have said a long time ago.  Let's never wait until death's door to say, "Thank You" or "I love you", or "I'm sorry", or "I forgive you", or whatever it is you need to say. . .do it now)*



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!

Thank you for raising your son with integrity and love.  Thank you for raising your son in the church.  Thank you for laying that strong foundation that he now stands on that anchors him to be a source of strength to me and to our boys.  Because of him, I was blessed with two more gifts, my own two sons.

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.

I thank You God for giving me two precious sons.  I thank You God for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ to come to the manger, to grow into who He already was, a part of You, to come and become a part of me.  Thank you for Mom and Dad Bridgman and for the son they sent out into the world to find me and to become a part of me.  I became complete.

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

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