Our Beloved Kelly

Our “Doc” Dave will be home in just a few short days! We’re excited, we’re anxious to see him, and we’re grateful for the Lord’s watchful care over him and his Marines. But in today’s blog entry, we want to talk about an unsung hero: our beloved Kelly.

In Proverbs 31 we read, “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She will not hinder him, but help him all her life.”

Reading this passage naturally brings Kelly to mind for many reasons. Throughout Dave’s deployment (and even before), Kelly has shown herself to be loving, strong, cheerful, resourceful, supportive . . . in other words . . . a “virtuous and capable wife.”

At Dave’s request, Kelly willingly left her home and loved ones in California and moved to North Carolina to create and maintain a first home for herself and her new husband, a place that Dave could envision in his mind to help sustain him through the grueling months of war.

Kelly is also a hero in the communications department. She not only kept her husband supplied with letters, motomails, and care packages, but she consistently shared with us any news she received from overseas. She opened her heart freely and allowed us to share the good and the bad, the hopes and the fears, the joys and the sorrows. We often laughed, sometimes cried, and also prayed together.

We also award Kelly a medal for showing great courage in facing a class of 4-year-old tyrants and then in having the wisdom to know when to leave an impossible situation to find sane employment elsewhere.

In spite of the many stresses in her life, Kelly has maintained a cheerful disposition, a positive outlook, and faith that the Lord will see her through these trials. (OK, Kelly . . . we know you’ve got a flaw or two here and there, and this is getting gushy, but just indulge us, OK? We’re almost done. Promise.)

In July, Kelly came to California to be a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding. During that visit, we were able to spend time with Kelly and some of her family. It was a real joy to see the flow of love and mutual respect. Family has always been extremely important to Kelly, and now we enjoy the special blessing of being a part of her family.

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? Dave did! ! !