It is not often that the news puts out any type of happy story... especially one like this! I found this particular story to be incredibly heartwarming.
A man from Rochester, New York, Luther Younger, shows how deeply devoted he is to his beloved wife, Waverlee. This man goes way above and beyond what anyone would expect from an elderly husband.
Luther makes a six mile round-trip every day, regardless of the weather that day, to visit Waverlee in the hospital. Waverlee is currently suffering with a brain tumor that she was diagnosed with nearly a decade ago. His wife is often hospitalized for weeks on end. Sometimes Luther even sleeps on the hospital floor next to her bed!
Luther's love for Waverlee begins decades ago. She helped him raise his children from a previous marriage. She was strong. She was his "cup of tea", as he describes. Waverlee's daughter tells news reporters of the strong, unconditional love that Luther has for her mother. Everyone sees it.
Most people would CRINGE at the idea of making a six mile round trip, on foot, every single day. But when you've walked through life with someone, what's another six miles?
What can we learn from Luther? That love is unconditional. And although Luther's love for Waverlee seems to be unmatched, it is nothing in comparison to God's love for us. Can you even believe that?!
1 John 3:16
"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. "
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