What would Love do?

Many times in life we are faced with difficult decisions. How do you choose when you want to do what's right, but just aren't sure what the right thing is. A common phrase is "What would Jesus do?" But, do we always know what He would do? The Bible is filled with examples of what Jesus did in different situations. But it may be  a challenge to apply His ways to a specific situation in our lives.
Jesus and God are One and the same. Although God is Father, and Jesus is Son, they are still One, just like husband and wife become one through the act of marriage.
Knowing this, and the fact that God is Love, and we as children of God are commanded to walk in Love, I remember the phrase "What would Love do?"
This past week, I was faced with a difficult decision.
My daughter was Blessed to be chosen as Maid of Honor in a close friends wedding. She helped with the planning all along the way and the big day was drawing near. My husband and I very much wanted to be there. The challenge was, The wedding was in Wisconsin and we now live in Florida. Due to financial and scheduling considerations, we regrettably told our daughter we would not be able to attend.
Just days before the wedding my heart ached for her. I had not been feeling well, but the thought of missing my daughter's role in her friends wedding hurt deep within me. I asked Dale if there was a way we could make this happen. He asked me if I was having second thoughts on our decision. We have been married 26 years and Dale has gotten very good at reading my heart. And I also knew he wanted to attend just as badly as I did. The love for a child makes a parent want to move mountains. (Keep this in mind when you think of God's Love for you!)
That evening Dale booked our flights and arranged for the car rental. We were now financially committed to go.
I mentioned I wasn't feeling well. I had spent most of Monday in bed and tuesday was no better. Hoping to bounce back before Friday we continued with our plans and called the Bride to let her know. As the week progressed I was feeling much worse instead of better. Thursday morning I woke up to a significant drop in my hearing. Which of course would make the trip even more difficult.  (When you are walking in Love and making tough decisions in spite of how things look, you will meet resistance from the enemy of Love)
Friday morning Dale woke me up early. I felt the worst ever. The nausea and dizziness was intense accompanied by a headache. Typically I would take my meds and hug my pillow all day, but we had a mission to get to the wedding. I dragged myself  out of bed and into the shower. Washed my hair as quickly as possible and got dressed before allowing myself a few more minutes on the pillow. My wonderful husband always comes through for me! He packed all my things along with his. When it was time to leave, I hopped in the car and we headed for the airport. This was the most difficult flight I had ever experienced, but thankfully my new medicine caused me to sleep for most of the flight,
Wisconsin greeted us with a mild winter day and a gentle snowfall. We picked up the rental car and drove to our hotel. I quickly climbed under the covers of the hotel bed and took a much longed for nap.
When I opened my eyes, Dale had to remind me where we were and what we were doing there. LOL! He had arranged to have dinner with Steve and Nicole that evening.
I was feeling a bit better so, we drove to Madison to meet our son and daughter. Steve brought his girlfriend along and the 5 of us had a wonderful time enjoying each others company. The chance to spend time with my other children had already made it worth the trip.
Dale drove us back to the hotel and again sleep came very quickly for me.
The first thing I noticed in the morning was that my previous symptoms had disappeared. My stomach was calm, the dizziness subsided and my hearing had even returned to what is normal for me. It was going to be a glorious day!'
We also heard that numerous cars had been broken into overnight and many were robbed. Dale checked outside and our vehicle was untouched by the evening activity. When he gave me the news, I saw a vision of angels encamped around our car all night. Psalm 91 speaks of His protection.
I felt marvelous that day and the wedding was beautiful. Rochelle was extremely happy that we were there and so were we. It was a lovely ceremony from beginning to end. The reception was Super as well, We agreed that this was probably the best planned wedding we had ever attended. And we also had the chance to spend time with some dear friends.
As we drove to the airport the next morning, we were Blessed by another gentle snowfall.
 o say it was worth the trip would be an understatement. This will be one of those events that will remain in our hearts forever.
God is Good!
Choose what Love would do, because Love never fails!!