And Then It Was Silent No More (standard:humor, 902 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: May 23 2020	Views/Reads: 1287/985	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Wisdom and understanding can have a practical application. When I have the wisdom to know what makes my wife happy, I will understand what true happiness is.

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When I got into the garage where my wife was, the saw was running as
loud as I have ever heard anything, and she was cutting boards. When I 
saw her, I noticed the biggest smile I've seen on her face in a long 
time. 

"Is there anything wrong," I shouted over the noise. 

She heard me, turned off the power saw, looked at me with that smile
still on her face and said, "Nothing. I'm only testing my power saw to 
make sure it works." 

Then she turned back to the power saw, turned it on, and the noise
resumed. I could see she was happy and enjoying herself, as I have not 
seen her lately. I guess all the silence in our home has come to an 
end. 

I walked back to my chair, sat down, and listened to the sound coming
from the garage. I thought to myself; this will be the "new normal" for 
our home. 

For a few moments, I just sat there, thinking and listening, and I came
to a marvelous conclusion. If this is what makes my wife happy, then I 
too, am happy. For the rest of the day, I enjoyed "The Absence of 
Silence" filling our home. 

I remembered what I once read in the book of Proverbs. "Happy is the man
that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding" (Proverbs 
3:13). 

Wisdom and understanding can have a practical application. When I have
the wisdom to know what makes my wife happy, I will understand what 
true happiness is.


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