Morning Lord! I haven’t got long before I have to go and pick up Nathan from kindy so this will be a rather rushed entry today. As you know, I have had Ashley here this morning in a right state about how things are between her and Claire and William so my pictured peaceful few hours were not meant to be.
I thought from all she had said that Ashley did not really mind so much about the attitude Claire and William have chosen to adopt. After all, they have been a critical pair from old and I thought she would be used to their ways by now after a lifetime of living under their strict regime. They truly are the Negativity King and Queen. It probably wouldn’t have mattered whom Ashley had chosen to be her husband, he would not have been good enough. (Well, perhaps Prince William might have passed muster – but then again maybe not. He’s too young anyway – and taken.)
Of course such negativity can at times be useful. If you want to know what’s wrong with anything they’re certainly the go-to guys. Within minutes of explaining a scenario they will be able to tell you the top ten reasons why the idea is either sad, bad or mad (or all three) which can be useful for tempering youthful enthusiasm for things such as speculative investment, great sounding schemes, or even just having fun in general. In Cameron’s case they, unfortunately, have seen way too much of his past and the things he has been through to be anything other than appalled at the very idea of Ashley marrying him. I understand that. What they don’t seem to give any credit for is the fact that he is a changed man under your saving grace, Lord, and because of this he has more than a fighting chance of being good husband material. One can never tell. Look at Logan.
If they were on the look-out for another William as someone for Ashley then I’d be packing my bags for Alaska right now. After forty odd years of marriage to Claire he really no longer has a true opinion of his own, and as long as his meals are hot (and dull), the week is orderly and regulated, and Sunday sermons are unchallenging he is a happy wee camper. It’s only when some of this order is disturbed that he shows any sign of a backbone. This is not what Ashley needs. I see how happy Cameron makes her. And, since they have known each other from childhood, they have a camaraderie that means their relationship is based on friendship as well as love.
I wasn’t sure what to say to Ashley to make things better (hence all my little arrow prayers!) but just advised her to do as you lead, Lord. I wonder if there are things we (Andrew and I) could be doing to make things better. All I can do is commit this situation into your hands, Lord, and pray that you would help to sort it out. Soften Claire and William’s hearts, Lord. I lift this all before you in your precious name…Amen