Saying Yes to God's Plans

So it's been a while since I've blogged about what I love about Ray.  It's not that I haven't had anything to write about, it's just that I have been very tired and very busy so it's been hard to stop and settle myself enough to write.

I think that happens a lot in relationships.  Couples get busy and they don't take the time to say "Hey, I really like this about you" and then proceed to tell the other person what and why.  It does take a certain amount of settledness to stop and make the effort.  Of course, that doesn't mean that the other person doesn't love you or doesn't care if they aren't saying it (Well, I guess in some cases it may- yikes!)  But I know it doesn't mean it in the case of Ray and myself.  I know he loves me and I hope he knows I love him. 

These past couple of weeks have been a little crazy at our home. Ray has started a weekly Icon Retreat and has about 10-12 people attending weekly.  There is preparation that went into getting prepared for the classes, preparing the studio and everything that goes with that, and not to mention all of the spiritual stuff that goes along with hosting a spiritual activity.  I've been involved in weekly rehearsals for "Snoopy", which I love doing.  Both of these activities are things that keep Ray and I connected to our authentic self and both are important in keeping our spirits in touch with whom God created us to be.  Finding the balance of not getting "too involved" at the expense of others in the family is key to making everything fruitful.  It's also important to keep the most important things in our lives- the most important, like family prayer time and time for each other. 

I am so proud of Ray for saying Yes to Our Father in Heaven by trying to use his gifts to uplift others in our faith.  The people that have been coming to the icon retreat have had only positive things to say... so far.  And the Open Studio that Rays hosts monthly, has a regular group of artists coming from as far away as Gaithersburg and Frederick.  They love it in his studio and always feel uplifted.  Ray and I both know it's because of God's grace operating.  When we got married, we promised to keep our home open to whomever the Lord would send our way.  This must be part of the plan because it keeps on going and growing.  All Ray has to do is say Yes, which he continues to do.  And for that, I am so happy.  It shows great spiritual maturity and trust. 

I am so blessed to be married to a man that tries to be open to doing God's will- even when he has no clue as to what that may be. 

I am so blessed to be married to a man that deeply loves Jesus and Mary. In doing so, he becomes a channel of love and grace to others, especially me and our family, even when he isn't conscious of doing so.  Even when he is grumpy and tired and has had to deal with a bunch of gunk throughout the day - I know that when he closes his eyes at night, he is resting in the arms of Jesus and Mary.  That makes me feel very safe and very happy!