Seven Years

From the seven days of Creation to the many “sevens” in Revelation, the number seven connotes such concepts as completion and perfection, exoneration and healing, and the fulfillment of promises and oaths.

I lost Mary, my wife, seven years ago.

I’m not healed. I’m not exonerated. I’m not complete. I am in the process of fulfilling my God-given purpose.

I am ready to be joined again in holy matrimony. I am ready to start the next volume of my story.

I didn’t expect to take seven years to get here, but I needed every minute. I’m grateful for the pain and darkness of this chapter. They have taught me to appreciate the light and to care for all the blessings in my life.

These seven years have completed a difficult stretch in my journey.