“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away.” Song of Solomon 8:7

Waltz of Love

Floyd and I always wished we could dance! We both grew up in a tradition where it wasn’t allowed. I think we felt inhibited after that. When someone sent me a video clip recently called the “Waltz of Love,” it struck a cord in my heart. I found it very moving—and very expressive of feelings and words that are in my heart.

The beautiful dancing of the Queensland Ballet, the “dancing” of the swans, the poem “We Danced Through Life”—all touched tender emotions in my heart and reminded me of my conversations with Floyd. When the swans “skip” along the water—it reminds me of the joy of life that I’ve had with Floyd. I love the swan couple! They somehow remind me of Floyd and me.

We’ve had good times together, and we’ve had hard times together, but the most important thing is that we’ve been together! We’ve had times when we didn’t know where our next meal was coming from, and we’ve had times when we’ve eaten in nice restaurants. We’ve had times when we had to sleep in our car, and we’ve had times when we’ve slept in comfort and luxury. We’ve had times when we couldn’t even afford a tube of toothpaste (baking soda works!), and we’ve had times when we could easily afford our toiletries. Our life together has had lots of ups and downs, but it’s been a wonderful life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

I thought about trying to write a poem, but the words of this poem are so powerful and poignant that I couldn’t improve on them. They express what I’m thinking and feeling.

In the current season, the “rhythm” has changed, the “tempo slowed”—but we are dancing with the “seeds that we sowed.” There’s no doubt that life is sometimes hard, “but dancing through it is what life’s about.” In a unique way, we’re still dancing. God is still with us. He’s been good to us. We’ve had a great life together. I thank Him, and treasure the journey I’ve had with Floyd. I wanted to share this with you in thinking of my dear husband last week on Valentine’s Day. Maybe he and I will dance together in heaven.

 “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God” (Ruth 1:16). This verse was part of my wedding vows to Floyd. I sometimes joked and told Floyd that I never dreamed what I was committing myself to! I never dreamed all the places I’d go in following by his side.

My heart is full of gratitude to the Lord for the life we’ve had, for the best friend he gave me, and for the love I’ve shared with Floyd. Even in the difficulty of our current season, I’m so overwhelmed by God’s goodness. Thank you for rejoicing with me, and thank you for your prayers for us each day. I hope you enjoy the short video clip.

“Father, You give good gifts. Thank You for love. Amen.”

The video clip of “Waltz of Love” is just under 4 minutes long.  Click here to watch it.