The Road Taken

My favorite poet is Robert Frost and my favorite poem is one he wrote, entitled The Road Not Taken.  In this poem the poet tells of taking the road less travelled and what this meant in his life.  We all have choices we make about the roads in life we will take.  Almost 35 years ago, I chose a road that has lead me to the place where I am today.  You see, almost 35 years ago, I asked Anita Horton to become Mrs, Anita Miller, and to the surprise of most, she said yes!  I can honestly say, it has been the most amazing ride and it has gone by so incredibly fast. 

Anita has been one of two anchor points in my life.  The other is my relationship with Jesus Christ.  Through the mountain-top experiences, as well as the deep valleys of life, she has stood by me and given me the kind of unconditional love that most people only dream of.  She has never wavered in her commitment to her Lord and Savior or to me and her family.  She has always had one goal in her life...to see as many family members and friends know Jesus Christ as possible!  I have come to love her wit and sense of humor.  She can laugh at herself and can cry with a friend who is hurting.  I admire her determination to stand for what is right, no matter the personal cost.  I think there is no one I personally know that has a heart more attuned to truth.

However, my favorite side of Anita is the one she reserved for her two grandsons.  She loves them both and they know it.  They both consider her "their own personal Mimi!"  And, they are right.  Whether it is making a hand print wreath or reading a Bible story, they know that Mimi loves them.  As with our own children, she prays for these two little boys every day, just like she prays for their mom and dad and their uncle and aunt! 

As I contemplate the last almost 35 years I have been privileged to spend with her, I am humbled by her love, for me and others and especially her Lord.  I cannot imagine what my life would have been like without her, but to paraphrase the poet, "she has made all the difference!"

I love you, Anita!  Happy anniversary!