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Satisfy us in the morning with Your steadfast love.
Psalm 90:14 (NRSV)

He – a certified, card-carrying, morning person. Me – not so much.

Mornings

While my husband happily engaged in his morning routine, I clung to the covers just as long I could. As I slowly came awake, I could hear the sound of water running, rustling clothes, food pouring into the dog dish and finally his voice, “Linda, time to get up!”.

By the time I made my way to the kitchen table, he was waiting for me, with a smile and a fresh cup of coffee – prepared to just the right temperature and exactly the way I liked it. He had learned early on that his bride required coffee first thing!

Love

As I think back on those mornings, I realize how much love was there between us. He accepted me as I was. He had no requirement for a put-together, wide-awake Linda. My beloved was simply glad to be with me and share the time together. And I was comfortable just being myself.

We shared so many conversations over morning coffee. Sometimes we were able to sit for one or two hours talking. Other days our schedules required a shorter visit. Our love for each other grew over the years because we took that sacred time in the morning to be together.

Last Coffee

Then came the morning I noticed his hand shaking while holding his cup and realized that he had had a stroke. Sadly it was the last “morning coffee” that we shared. He was not able to return to our home.

I embarked on a journey with him that included the hospital, care center, and finally saying that last farewell early one morning before the sun rose – and coffee for one.

Mornings now

Now I have my morning coffee as I sit at the same kitchen table. Although I am physically by myself, I am not truly alone. God is right here with me. My God, who is now my husband, awaits me each morning, accepting me as I am. He even arranged for me to have one of those fancy single serve coffee makers, so I can have my first cup just as soon as possible!

Love again

We have wonderful conversations, and I have come to treasure our time together. My love for Him has grown during our sacred time together, and He has shown me so much. It is often during these visits that He sends me the inspiration for what I share with others.

Each day continues to be a challenge as I adjust to life alone. I have come to realize that just as it took me a while to adjust to sharing my life with another, it will take a while to adjust to this one.

I go into it each day knowing that God is by my side and will satisfy me with His steadfast love – as only He can.

Dear Father: In thanksgiving I come to You this day. I praise You for Your steadfast love and Your acceptance of me just the way I am. I will continue to rely on You for guidance and direction through the upcoming days. You are indeed enough! Amen