"Train up a husband-to-be in the way he should go..."

...and when he is married he will not depart from it."  That's in Proverbs somewhere, isn't it?

            ********************

I haven't found a picture of our engagement "ceremony", but this picture was taken the evening of that day.  (As close as I could get!)  Following one of the local customs (now probably obsolete, after so many years!), our "official" engagement was marked by a "ring exchange" ( cambio de aros).  We decided to have ours in church, so that Sunday, during the service, we went forward and, after a few words of explanation by the leader (including the fact that this was NOT a wedding!), we put our wedding rings on each other's hands...but on the right hand, instead of the left.  This was a sign of betrothal.  Then there was a dedication prayer.  Short and sweet!

That evening, as we were washing up the dishes in the kitchen after enjoying a family supper, some wise-guy took this picture of us!  I hope you notice the apron on Germán!  And the skirt lengths of those days...the apron I wore was longer than my skirt!
                              *************************************************

Over the years, especially as my health grew worse and worse, my husband has become ever more and more of a helper.  These days, you won't see him in an apron, but you'll find him most every day doing the dishes for me (sometimes singing praise choruses while he's at it!)...beside numerous other things, big and small, that make daily living easier for me...and us.  I don't know what I'd do without him!

The apostle Paul said, "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifice God is pleased."  (Hebrews 13:16).  Isn't it true that sometimes (often!) helping another is a sacrifice...but we do it anyway?  Germán might not necessarily enjoy washing dishes, but he does that and so much more.  He knows I need his support...and gives it to me with his love.  Husbands, did you know that the way you love and support your wives can give them glimpses into what our heavenly Bridegroom is like?

" 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' This is a profound mystery - but I am talking about Christ and the church." (Ephesians 5:31,32)

I am Germán's bride...the Church is in preparation for becoming Christ's bride.  From reading what God desires of his people, I should also learn to relate to my husband.
                               ***********************************************

One day that "mystery" will be fully understood. "Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory, for the wedding of the Lamb has come and his bride has made herself ready."  (Revelation 19:7)

I CAN'T WAIT!