Wednesday, October 27, 2010

To My Wife On Her Birthday...

But it only seemed like a few days, he loved her so much. Genesis 29:20b - The Message


I think the mistake we make is we measure so much in the language and confines of years.
What we fail to realize is that it is the moments that count...

Moments of laughter
Moments of tears
Moments of expectancy
And moments of uncertainty

Moments of life and love

Most of my greatest moments have been shared with Kimberly Michelle Porter
Who has made sense of the madness that is Jon Porter
Who has made sense, and joy, and purpose of my moments...

I regret those moments that were spoiled by my selfishness
And I treasure the fact that she has continued to love me through all those moments

I give God all the praise for every moment
I give God praise for being faithful to restore and repair those times when I've been less than stellar
Our marriage has never been perfect
But our God has always been faithful

Today is my wife's birthday
She is more beautiful than ever
She is more Godly than I can imagine
She is more loving than I could possible deserve

And I commit to love her

Moment by moment