This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. John 15:13 MSG
No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends. John 15:13 AMP
Nadie tiene amor más grande que el dar la *vida por sus amigos. John 15:13 NVIC
(I really enjoyed saying the spanish version...amor mas grande.)
I know that there will be alot of 9/11 posts...so just count me as one. ;) I love what a fellow firefighter wife posted...
I know that there were many other types of people that died that day...not just firefighters. There were people on planes, Port Authority officials, at the Pentagon, all the people in the Twin Towers...so many...too many. I don't ever want anyone to think that I don't recognize and appreciate that. Firefighting is what I know though. The men and women that ran into that building 11 years ago humble me. The 343 that perished that day...that would have wiped out the Asheville Fire Dept. That astounds me! I am honored to be married to one just like them. I know he would have done the same.
Firefighting. Yes he gets paid. Yes it is his job. Yes he chose to do it. None of that takes away the danger of it though. It is more than that though. Kenny couldn't quit even if he did quit. haha! We go on vacation, shopping, or even to church...there is always someone in need. It is funny really (not that people are in need). It isn't really a job for any of them...it is who they are. I can't ever see him doing anything else. :) And I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so proud of him!
I like to live in a bubble. :) I like to think that he isn't in danger at work. At night though..nights are when I worry. Kids are in bed. House is somewhat quiet. I have to crawl in bed alone. That is when it hits me sometimes. If you give the "what ifs" an inch...trust me they will take more than a mile. That is when I have to hold on to verses like this...
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Is 41:10
My husband risks his life for people he doesn't even know when he is at work...and I love that about him. I am so blessed that He chose me to come alongside of Kenny and to be his helpmate. I truly do not deserve a man as giving and generous as he is.
I know that Tuesday will be a normal, busy day for me. It will be for most of you too. I pray we never forget those brave people that lost their lives on 9/11. All of them! There were all kinds of heroes that day. And close to home for us...are the 343.
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