Then and now. 59 years have passed, and time has put us in a similar situation. When we started out, we were waiting. Today, we continue to wait. Our waiting is for different things today, but the fact that we’re together and still kicking is a wonderful accomplishment. It was not our doing, but the plan that God had already designed for us. We’ve been through thick and thin (literally.) We’ve made some wise and foolish mistakes in those years. We’ve prayed together. Our lives have become one with our maker. We continue to persevere. Our love has grown and matured. We complete each other’s sentences. We think each other’s thoughts. We’ve watched three babies turn into responsible adults who trust in God too. We’ve been blessed with three grandchildren who love the Lord. We’ve experienced poverty and wealth. We’ve walked through the valley of the shadow of death, knowing that we will never really die. Our suffering will end after death. We believe in miracles. We want to make the most of our years together. We look forward to what God has in store for us tomorrow and the next day. We worry, we fret, we pray for answers, we compromise even when it hurts. We love each other with a new kind of love in our aging years. We know that heaven waits for both of us because of what God gave us through His Son, Jesus.
We continue to wait for the next adventure. Though illness has caused us to pause and reflect – though our bodies are not allowing us to be who we were twenty years ago – though our hair has turned white, and our faces have become weathered – we show our love in a wiser way than we did 59 years ago. Anticipation will go on through the coming years. It’s part of the process of living.
We are not “waiting” to die. God continues to ignite a flame in our hearts to share His amazing grace with all we come into contact with. Paul often does this through his words. Though his speech has faltered at times, because of the strokes he’s endured, he continues to be zealous for God. Through his art, he shares the beauty of God’s creation. My tongue usually gets tied in knots when I speak about my God, but He’s given me words to share through my writing. Together, we’ve been able to complement each other with our God given talents. Now, as we age, we’ve learned to grow old with hope for a wonderful future.
I hope that this glimpse into our lives is helpful to those of you who are married, single and contemplating marriage and those who are struggling with their marriage. Eventually I will put the entire story into a book. In the meantime, we’re anxiously waiting for what comes next.
Dear, Heavenly, Father,
You have blessed our life together for a long time. It will be hard for us to say goodbye at the end, but we know that You have a place waiting for us that will far outweigh the stresses of this world. We are confident that our sins have been forgiven. Your love has been the cornerstone of our marriage. Help us to spend the remainder of our days, sharing your love with others. In the name of your dear Son, Jesus, we pray. Amen!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE MAN OF MY DREAMS!!
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Happy Anniversary to an amazing couple! Mama K, I love the story of you and Paul. How you’ve endured through “thick and thin”. The decisions, the children,…a life that through it all, worshipped and praised God. What I love the most is how you continue to lean on him, loving each other and others, through your pains, discomforts, and days of joy. It’s a testament to all of us. Thank you for sharing. God bless you both. Love, Karla 💛🙏 What a treasure this has been to follow.
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I’m so happy you enjoyed part of our story and thanks for the love and good wishes❤️
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I’ve got them saved. I hope to read them all when I’m recovering ❤️🙏🏻
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Happy Anniversary! I love to read your “story of us” and to celebrate the good stuff with you.
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Thank you my dear friend❤️
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Happy Anniversary. You say that your tongue gets tied in knots talking about God. I know the feeling. If I had a solo at church, I would sing with a shaky voice, but in the school musical, I was Marryin’ Sam (L’il Abner) and I sang, without a mike and had a blast. When teaching steel workers, I could speak flawlessly, but when giving my testimony, I might get shaky. Why? Because we love so much, and we know how much it matters. Sharing our faith is the most important thing, and for me, the foot-in-mouth disease gets in the way due to my emotional state. But even then, God is in control and he helps the right message to be received. Have a wonderful anniversary, with many laughs.
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Thank you so much dear friend❤️
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Wow…what I love the most is about God’s plan already being in place which is intricate. Alot of people don’t believe that and not waiting to die is the best. Happy Anniversary.
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Happy 59th Anniversary! Amazing what you have come through and where you are today! The best is yet to come because the story does not end here but continues. May the joy of the Lord be your strength, as you celebrate today! 😍🥰🎉🎊
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Thank you for your kind wishes.
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You’re welcome
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Happy Anniversary! I am looking forward to reading more of the story of Kathy and Paul. ❤️
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Me too and thanks❤️
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A beautiful series! God bless you.
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Thank you❤️
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