Jerry and I have been married for 37 years this coming Wednesday,
May 21st. There are days it
seems we have always been together and also times we wonder where the time
went.
Our kids are all grown and we have been empty-nesters for
seven years now. Because we maintained
our relationship, it has been a good transition for us.
During the child-rearing years, it is so easy to focus on
the kids and not take time out as a couple.
We went through that phase too.
We learned the hard way we had to stay connected and nurture each other
every day. Waiting till the kids were
grown was not an option.
Because we cultivated our relationship, I am now more in love
with Jerry than ever before. Jerry is
easy to love though. Let me brag on him
a little.
He is an encourager.
Jerry supports whatever I do – and believe me, I’ve done many things –
some of which I didn’t stick with.
Jerry is a great father to our three sons. While they were growing up, he was always
there to encourage them to go for their dreams. The memory of him praying on
his knees by their bedsides in the middle of the night is etched in my
mind. They are all successful adults
today, and I believe Jerry’s influence made a huge difference.
Jerry has a generous heart.
He doesn’t consider himself but gives whenever God prompts him to give –
money or time. He also gives to me. He encourages me to spend money on
myself. On the flipside, I don’t take
advantage of his bigheartedness.
Jerry spoils me on the weekends, often cooking for me or
taking me out. He makes sure I have
fresh flowers on the table all the time.
Jerry is a hard worker.
Everywhere he has ever worked, he treats like his own business by giving
100%. I know he gets tired. His schedule is a tough one, but he just
keeps on going day in and day out to provide for us, not complaining about how
weary I know he really is.
Jerry is a great listener.
He recognizes my need to connect with conversation. I’m sure after talking all day, it would be
easier to veg in front of the television but he makes time to talk with me instead. Yes, we do watch some television but it’s not
the priority.
Despite Jerry’s grueling work schedule, he still manages to
spend time in the presence of the Lord, even though he has to get up at 4:00 am
to do so. He is a good example to
me. If he can get up that early, I have
no excuse for missing my time alone with God.
He covers our home with prayer
and that makes me feel secure.
He has men he is accountable to – even though the only time
they can get together is by telephone at 5:30 am weekly. He also has invested in many young men
throughout the years who are now great husbands, fathers and spiritual leaders
themselves.
Jerry Gray is the love of my life, and I am so grateful to
God for blessing me with him.
The Bible says in Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” I hope the things I shared about Jerry will
challenge you to become a sharper person.
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