Thursday, May 7, 2015

Dancing Cheek to Cheek

I had a set of grandparents that both passed away in the last four years. Amazingly, they were married for well over 60 years. Together, they were a couple who were deeply in love all the way through their 90's. As they aged beautifully together, they continued to compliment each other so well with a deep set of love in each other's eyes only for each other.

When they went out to the store, my grandfather would rush over to my grandmother's door, opening it for her and putting her arm around his as they walked to the entrance. He wanted to be sure she wouldn't fall as they both became so fragile. They attended church each week and were eager to hear the message God had for them. And they prayed for each of their family members while lovingly guiding us with their wisdom they've learned along the way.

In their younger years, they would dance together to the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers song, "Cheek to Cheek." After my grandmother died, my grandfather still talked about the times they would dance to this song. They were an example of a Godly marriage. They loved the Lord and they loved each other. They were strong believers with traditional values and yet, they were incredibly kind to others.



Now that they are in Heaven, I often think of them and the future. I think of when we will meet again. There will be no more sadness, pain, or tears. Instead, we will be together rejoicing in the arms of our wonderful Savior. I am so thankful for my upbringing and the people along the way who have pointed me towards the cross. I am thankful for the reunions we will all have together in a place so unbelievably amazing.  

Until then, let us bring the light of Jesus to this often terrifying world. Let us be His humble servants as we dream about dancing with our Savior cheek to cheek. And when that moment comes, we will find that happiness we seek. 






14 comments:

  1. What a blessing to have grandparents who exemplified a tender love relationship until their dying days. I'm so glad that we can stand on the shoulders of witnesses who have gone before us.

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    1. Same here! I am so glad to have such great role models. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. What an inspiring love story and what a testimony of God's grace in your grandparents' marriage. I LOVE the Fred and Ginger connection and the video. Thanks for sharing their story. I'm sure they are reading it and smiling as they dance with Jesus right now. I love these lines: "Until then, let us bring the light of Jesus to this often terrifying world. Let us be His humble servants as we dream about dancing with our Savior cheek to cheek." What a calling - Thank you.

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    1. Thank you for your sweet comment, Karen. And yes, that song is so dreamy! :) It makes me smile every time I hear it.

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  3. What a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing it. Came from FMF and loved 'meeting' you.

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    1. I am so glad to have met you as well. I loved your post! And the one after about the crop tops was fantastic!

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  4. What a beautiful picture of how lovely Heaven will be. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    Melinda

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    1. Thank you, Melinda! It's hard to imagine just how amazing Heaven will be but I love to dream about it! Have a great weekend!

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  5. Aw. So cute and precious. Thank you for sharing this with us. I think I'll go and give my hubby a hug. :)

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    1. Great idea, Marie! I will go hug mine also!

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  6. Such a sweet post! Both sets of my grandparents have been married for over 50 years. My moms parents are both gone but they were married for over 60 years too. Your post reminded me of them!!

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    1. Isn't that neat to see people married so long? How lucky you are to have great people in your life too! Thanks for reading, Tara!

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  7. What a lovely post! So happy I found your blog. Fred and ginger dancing to Cheek to Cheek is one of my all time favourite scenes.

    Drusilla Barron
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    1. Likewise! I am happy to have found your blogs too. And that scene makes me smile every time!

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