Okay, well, if you don’t know me…maybe that is a little misleading. I am not a “sister wife” nor, am I a jilted lover. I am, by the grace of God and for reasons I don’t always understand, a Pastor’s wife.
It ‘s a good life.
Now.
Actually, it has been a good life the whole time. It was just that there were a few years where my perspective was a bit off. Somewhere in the closet of guilt and grief, I allowed boxes of bitterness and selfishness to pile up. These were ugly boxes full of spiders and snakes, and every once in a while one of the creatures would crawl out of the closet and into the place that could have been pleasant.
But, long story short–the boxes aren’t there anymore.
And, today, my man, my husband of almost 24 years, is performing a wedding ceremony for a young couple at a beautiful venue in Newport Beach, California. And, I get to watch without any spiders or snakes to ruin my day.
Happy Six Word Saturday. Happy me.
9 comments
Call Me Cate
July 23, 2011 at 5:38 pm (UTC -7)
That's the very best way to see your man marry someone else. I'm glad you can see that things are good.
Thanks for playing 6WS!
Linda
July 23, 2011 at 5:43 pm (UTC -7)
That is so good that those spiders and snakes are gone and can't plague you any longer! That is so wonderful to find freedom.
Congrats to the happy young couple…and also to you and your husband.
May God Bless You in the years ahead!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Susan
July 23, 2011 at 11:26 pm (UTC -7)
You are so creative! I love how you see the world! And yea – no more baggage! (Unless there were some REALLY cute shoes in one of them?)
Becca
July 24, 2011 at 3:57 am (UTC -7)
I'm so glad your six words weren't what I originally thought they were. I'm so glad you were able to get rid of the "spiders and snakes"!
Fi
July 24, 2011 at 5:06 am (UTC -7)
I think many of us read your six words and felt a tug at the old heartstrings until we read what you meant.
Glad you're free of the spiders and snakes, enjoy
Karen S.
July 24, 2011 at 5:28 am (UTC -7)
Oh now that was a tricky one…very nicely done!
Nicole
July 24, 2011 at 3:29 pm (UTC -7)
This is GOOD! So creative, and I'll admit that I laughed a little bit.
Miss C
July 24, 2011 at 5:07 pm (UTC -7)
When i first saw this i thought you where going to say your ex married someone else. I'm glad it's a happy thing and not a sad thing.
Ruthi aka abitosunshine
July 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC -7)
Creative and catchy title, backed up by a great explanation post. Glad I hopped in from Six Word Saturday!