When Derek and I were engaged I remember getting into a big disagreement. I remember thinking I didn't want to deal will his issues, I didn't want to deal with his culture or his beliefs anymore. I was done. I remember walking into his apartment (like I have always done) ready to break the news. As I walked into the living room I saw him sitting on the couch reading his scriptures. Suddenly a thought came to me that said "when Derek is in trouble he turns to me. What more could you ask for?" The "me" was referring to was Christ. I then knew that my issues, the culture I created, and my beliefs were more of a problem than he was, and if I were to marry him I'd be the lucky one.
Since then I have tried to keep up with Derek. My energy and efforts are spent following his great example. Derek's quiet spirit is sharp and his heart is pure. If I could do half of the things he accomplishes in a day I'd consider my day a success! But that is not what keeps us together, it's the moments I don't want to pray or study my scriptures to find myself walking into a room seeing Derek kneeling in prayer with my 4 kids, or reading the good word to them. It's those moments I think "what more could I have asked for?" Derek believes in something greater than ourselves. He believes in a higher power and he knows it's real. Derek will never know the great work he does inside and outside our home but then again no great leader does. Today Derek Aston is my gratitude post because "what more could I have asked for?" Thank you for being who you are! Forever mine @astonderek 🧡 #HappyThanksgiving #GratitudePost #DerekAston #MaxineSoakaiMusic #RestoredChurchofJesusChrist #TrustInGod
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