The Art of Loving

One afternoon, soon after I graduated from college, I walked to our city’s art gallery to think about my future. I had always believed God created each of us with special gifts to serve him. My degree was in education. Did that mean I should work with children as a missionary in a far-off country? Perhaps I wasn’t adventurous enough for God’s work.

In the gallery I sat in front of a huge painting. A man joined me and began talking. But he was drowned out by another voice sounding in my ears: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” I recognized it immediately. A line from a Milton poem. What did it mean? I must have had an odd look on my face because the man said, “I was saying I like the use of color.” I got my wits about me, and the man—Joseph Carrubba—and I had a wonderful conversation. We strolled through the entire gallery together. When he asked for a date I said yes.

Joe had all sorts of ideas for his future—ideas about helping people right here at home. Now I understood what Milton’s line was for. I didn’t have to be a missionary to serve God. For 40 years Joe and I have taught religious education to children of all ages. A lifetime together, a lifetime serving God. By Sandy McPherson Carrubba - Source: Guideposts Magazine.


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