Ashley Ashcraft
  • Home
  • Military Wife Book
  • 40-Day Wife Challenge
  • ARTICLES
    • Hope In Marriage
    • Hope in Parenting
    • Hope in Military Life
    • Hope In Faith
    • Hope for the Holidays
  • Bible Study Group
  • Shop
  • About
Contact
  • Home
  • Military Wife Book
  • 40-Day Wife Challenge
  • ARTICLES
    • Hope In Marriage
    • Hope in Parenting
    • Hope in Military Life
    • Hope In Faith
    • Hope for the Holidays
  • Bible Study Group
  • Shop
  • About

ARTICLES

When God Created The Military Wife 

1/24/2013

4 Comments

 
One of my friends emailed me the below story about the military wife--not sure of the author. It is certainly relatable as the deployment approaches.

When the Lord was creating a military wife He ran into His sixth day of overtime. An angel appeared and said, "You're having a lot of trouble with this one. What's wrong with the standard model?" The Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? It has to be completely independent but must always be sponsored to get on a military installation. It must have the qualities of both mother and father during deployments, be a perfect host to 4 or 40, handle emergencies without an instruction manual, cope with flu and moves all around the world, have a kiss that cures anything from a child's bruised knee to a husband's weary days, have the patience of a saint when waiting for its mate to come home and, have six pairs of hands." The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands? No way." The Lord answered, "Don't worry; we will make other military wives to help. Besides, it's not the hands that are causing the problem, it's the heart. It must swell with pride, sustain the ache of numerous separations while remaining true, beat soundly even when it feels too tired to do so, be large enough to say 'I understand' when it doesn't, and say 'I love you', regardless. "Lord," said the angel, gently touching His sleeve. "Go to bed. You can finish it tomorrow." "I can't," said the Lord. "I'm so close to creating something quite unique. Already it can heal itself when sick, on a moment’s notice it will willingly embrace and feed total strangers who have been stranded during a PCS move and it can wave goodbye to its husband understanding why he had to leave." The angel circled the model of the military wife very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed. "But tough," the Lord said excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this being can do or endure." "Can it think?" asked the angel. "Can it think?! It can convert 1400 to 2 p.m.," replied the Lord. Finally the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she said. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model." It's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear." "What's it for?" asked the angel. "It's for joy, sadness, pain, loneliness and pride." "You're a genius," said the angel. Looking at her somberly, the Lord replied, "I didn't put it there.""
4 Comments
Granma Charlotte
1/24/2013 03:16:28 am

My thoughts and prayers with the two of you!
God Bless.

Reply
Aunt Reenie
1/24/2013 07:32:09 am

Touching sweetie , you both should be SO proud of yourselves ! Love you

Reply
Mom
1/24/2013 08:34:45 pm

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. You both fill my heart with love and pride, I have been blessed.

Reply
Aunt Jean
1/25/2013 12:11:22 am

That was so moving. It definetly describes you.Love you.

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

Picture


​Welcome, Friend!


​​I'm so happy you're here! You are a beloved child of God with a meaningful story to tell and a calling to answer. I pray that while you visit my little corner of the world you discover that there is hope in the midst of your struggles, and it's found in the Scriptures. 

I'm a military wife, homeschooling mama, author, Down syndrome advocate, and nationally recognized educator whose deepest desire is to help you cultivate a loving relationship with Jesus. 
​
READ MORE ABOUT ASHLEY

- C O N N E C T -

Picture

- M A N I F E S T O - 

THIS IS A PLACE OF GRACE, WHERE MISSTEP TRANSFORMS INTO MATURITY 
AND PRAISE ABOUNDS IN 
TRIAL AND TRIUMPH.