God, Thank You For Naomi

 It has been such a joy to take some time away from ministry (for the most part) and spend 5 days with my wife. Has it been super restful? No. We couldn't hug or kiss. The hospital food was gross. But, we took walks through the parking deck. We talked so much. We had friends send us door dash, and we had dates on picnic tables outside of Eye Hospital Emergency Room. Watch 2 John Wayne movies (We love old movies). We watched a phenomenal film called American Gospel: Jesus Alone. We laughed at all the times I messed with little old nurse (That was so much fun. She was worried about me not eating the bad food. I told her, "Don't worry, I have eaten gummie bears." She walked in as I was finishing an ADHD dance session. Later on, she asked me if I was still dancing, and I said, "Do you want to dance with me?" She politely declined my very generous offer.). For me, this time gave Naomi and I an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of ministry and life to reconnect us.

In June, Naomi and I will be celebrating 24 years of marriage. I feel that I am just beginning to get to know her. The more that Naomi and I talked, laughed, prayed, walked, and ate meals together, the more that I wanted to be with her. The more I just wanted to hug her. I truly love Naomi Ruth Milam

Doing ministry and life with her is truly an honor. God has graciously allowed me to lead our home. It has not always been easy, but Naomi makes is so much easier. The Five Solas of the Reformation are: By Grace Alone, By Faith Alone, By Christ Alone, By Scripture Alone, and For The Glory Of God Alone. Naomi, my God-given help mate, pushes me to live out the 5 Solas in every area of my life.

Several years ago I was asked to be on season 1 and 3 of the survival show Alone. Naomi has always told me that I have the knowledge and the skills to do the show well. However, I could never stay away from home long enough to win. She is so right. I would have really struggled to be by myself in the hospital without her. 

Doing life, sickness and in health, with you is a God-given honor that I do not take lightly. You make it possible to look forward to leading our home in a God-honoring way. The more I love God, the more I love you.

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