Monday, November 14, 2011

Courage and Hope

I'm in Cincinnati. It's raining. I had room service. I watched Dancing With The Stars, my first episode of the season. And now I'm 9 minutes into the show I hadn't yet gotten around to changing the channel on - Gabby and Mark: Courage and Hope.

I already want to sniff a little. In 9 minutes, I have already seen a love every couple in this entire world undoubtedly wants to experience. Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly fought through that "in sickness and in health" phase with determination and optimism.

While divorce and infidelity plague so many marriages, it's hard to believe people actual desire each other anymore or remember that spark that encouraged marriage.

Although the special is focusing on Gabby's journey through the injury, all that stands out to me is her husband. Diane Sawyer interviews her and she frequently turns to her rock for confirmation and agreement. Proof that in the miracle of miracle moments, where only the power of God and love of family endures, a bullet may have taken some of her words but not her spirit. I am truly impressed.

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