My preacher and his wife have been together for what seems like forever. They were leading us in "special" music today and my preacher has one ear that is I think completely deaf or almost there. The way she asked "is this your good ear?" made me think about old married couples. Then in turn made me think about being in an old married couple lifestyle obviously with someone.
I have come to terms with the possibility that I may for the rest of my life be a single person. I am ok with this, today just made me think about how my life would be at that stage in life when you have someone that has been with you through everything. Seems really great when you think about a lifespan spent with someone and when you get to a certain point you start asking each other "is this your good ear?"
Well those were my thoughts at that particular moment in the church service. This wasn't what I focused on but it did make me think a little bit. Now you might be thinking "Emilie, what does this have anything to do with you aspiring to be a missionary?" Well the fact is, is that if you are a single female going into the mission field, there aren't many men who will go with you. I say single female because the statistics are that it is easier for a male who wants to be a missionary to find a woman who would follow him and have the same passion for the people. Now I'm not saying it's impossible for us ladies, however it is something to consider.
It's not something to be depressed about, honestly I can live a life happily without finding someone. But it does warm my heart to see couples who have been through life together and still remain together and end up having to say "is this your good ear?"
Ok enough of my crazy thoughts. Thanks for humoring me :)
All to God
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