HElium

I bought Tammy some balloons a few days before Valentines day.  There were three helium filled balloons.  One for Valentines, one for her birthday, and one just because I love her.  Two of the balloons have long since deflated, but one is still around.

Believe it or not, the just-because-I-love-you balloon is still floating.  That’s close to four months now.  I have never had a helium balloon last so long.  I have tried to make some guesses as to why this particular balloon is still in the air.  Perhaps it’s because it was a little bigger than the others.  Or maybe it was filled a little fuller . . . but four month’s worth?  For a dollar store balloon?

I’ll probably never know for sure the secret of why this balloon has lasted so long while so many others have faded and dropped.  But if I had to guess, I would say it’s because of . . . integrity.    No cracks.  No tiny holes.  No blemishes.  No thin spots or weak points.  A balloon made for holding HElium and nothing else, doing just that.

As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, and You set me in Your presence forever.
             – Psalm 41:12