Someone I Can Always Count On

I can always count on Joe to pick up the pieces of my shattered heart.

It has been two years since an unfortunate and painful tragedy occurred in my extended family. It was not something I could have ever imagined happening—but it was suddenly my “new normal.”

Throughout that time, I experienced various stages of grief. I went from complete disbelief over what initially happened to anger that it even occurred. My emotions then traveled to intense amounts of hurt and frustration before circling back to disbelief and anger again. It felt like a never-ending cycle of emotional unrest.

It did not matter how many times I cried, vented, ranted, or pleaded my case against the injustice that occurred. My husband, Joe, was always by my side. He was continually willing to listen, readily offered hugs and emotional support, and was my rock once again.

I have always known Joe was someone I could count on no matter what. But during these past two years, he has demonstrated his dependability time after time. Even when I became weary of hearing myself repeat the same script of frustration and pain, he never tired of hearing it or me. His love and concern for me always prevailed as Jesus used him to help pick up the pieces of my shattered heart.

How has your spouse shown you their dedication and support? Let me know in the comments.