The way Love Goes March 1, 2016 That's the way "love goes". When others tried to tear us down, we held on more. When life threw us a curve (and this was a big one-cancer), loves simply cared more. When others-family, friends, or strangers, tried to take away what love built, it made/makes us more determined and stronger. Luke 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. God allowed cancer almost 19 years ago to become a part of our everyday life. Larry fought to live everyday. He had been at the grave several times. We were told on several occasions- 6 weeks, 6 months. Get your affairs in order. I never expected you to come back to your office visit. A most loving Heavenly Father has allowed us to share his life a little while longer. He was going through chemo when most didn't know, except the ones who loved him most. He had surgery when he chose not to tell anyone, except the ones who have always been there. He forgot things. He remembered what mattered, how he loved the Lord with all his heart, mind and soul. He loved his blessings who are his children (Beverly, Jodie and Chad) and me, and we loved him as did others. I could not have been any place else, except by the one I chose to love for all my life. We clung to one another and the love that never wavered through it all. We made a vow to one another nearly 45 years ago. We rededicated those exact vows on our 25th wedding anniversary with our children and two grandchildren (at the time), not just a commitment to one another, but to them. From that day forward, we would more than ever, honor our covenant with one another and especially to our Heavenly Father who loved/s us more than we did each other. I would not have been satisfied any other place on earth except beside the man of my dreams and God's blessing. Larry was never depressed because of cancer. He never asked (to me) why? He did wonder and had been concerned a few times about what cancer would be like, but he knew, (before cancer), where his eternal home would be. I have learned more about life and the meaning of love with him than I could have ever imagined or hoped for. I feel bad for those who did not know him as we did. We are the blessed ones for having had him and his love for us. I am especially blessed because I got to spend my days and nights with him. A Journey Through Grace By An Ordinary Woman - Cheryl