A Crown and a Queen

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness (cancer) in his bones.Proverbs 12:4 ESV

I have a friend who went through a divorce a few years ago. He did what he could, but his now ex wife would not relent and left him. Their marriage had been rough. They were married for well over 20 years. He had wanted to find life in their marriage, but she would have nothing to do with it.

I remember sitting in his office as he worked through the frustrations and the pain. Although there were hard times, this was a man who did not want to give up. It was only after he had exhausted all available avenues that the end finally came. I respect him greatly for the effort he put in. Many men would not have done it.

Fast forward to this year. He met a good woman after his divorce. They attend church together. They are trying to make good choices. I have had the chance to see a man who was riddled with a cancerous relationship now find a woman who is his crown.

I got the pleasure of attending their wedding. I witnessed two people who have been though their share of hurts and frustrations act like young kids in love. They were so excited to stand in front of the crowd. They were excited to exchange their vows. They were giddy when the ceremony was complete.

The verse above is so true. This man is night and day different than he was a few years ago. I am proud to know him. I am proud of the way he has persevered. I am so happy for the friend he has found. She is his queen and his crown.

I married my excellent one almost 24 1/2 years ago. I know how it feels.