My Girl Magdalene

She came unexpectedly into my life. I was not ready to release my heart again, which is something held close and guarded as you would a small bird. Like most who have a few years of wear and tear on them, I have experienced a lot of heartbreaking loss and my heart finally shut down, no longer willing to open for any new relationships. For me, being raised not showing emotion or tears was a sign of manhood. Doing so was something you might even be punished for “back in my day.

My wife of forty-eight years “Elizabeth“ met Jesus in 2017. This was by far the worst loss of my life and the reason my heart shut down.

First Sight

I don’t know how Magdalene managed to get my attention. The photo certainly did her no justice. It was more of a blurry shadow with barely visible eyes than an actual being. Funny how things work, but something led me to lighten the image a bit and I was able to see the sweetness in her eyes. After a couple of days, I took a huge step in arranging a meeting with her the following Thursday.

Apprehension

Even at my age and experience with females, I was apprehensive and even quite nervous while driving the fifteen miles to her house. This apprehension finally became so strong it overcame me, making me turn around and drive away after getting there. I began working on an excuse for not showing up and pulled into the local store and gas station to get my thoughts together. It was here that I prayed asking God what to do, something that should have been done first. God made me realize that I was a grown Christian man and we do not operate from a position of weakness.

Magdalene accepted me immediately when I came in, however her energy level was something that concerned me because with my recent back surgeries, I worried that I might not be able to keep up.

Maggie

They say that love conquers all and I can report that to be the case between Mary Magdalene and me (She’s named after the Biblical character) We are having a wonderful time every day. We go on long walks together, play chase, and toss the tennis ball. Sure, we have our little fights, tug of wars, and she just loves to wrestle (she always wins) I shortened her name to “Maggie” and she seems to like that name and comes to me “most of the time” when I call her. I love her so much and Lord, she sure loves me!!

Big Shout Out!!

I would like to thank Gaither Valley Rescue for rescuing Maggie, nursing her back to health, and allowing me and her to become a “family” God will bless you!

Mary Magdalene “Maggie”

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