Sooo thankful for this man who has kept his promise "to love and to cherish" me for 47 years!
Has it been all sunshine and flowers? No. Because life is not always rosy. It is more than the happy pictures that we post on social media, even though those are real. Over our 47 years of marriage, we have had financial struggles, church difficulties, loss, the stillbirth of a child, serious illness, the death of three of our parents, days of pain and sorrow. But it is that THREE-fold cord that holds it all together! Because the Lord is the foundation of our marriage, He has helped us to walk in His grace!
These are pictures of some of our greatest blessings, our children and grandchildren, taken at a recent family gathering. (I'll tell you more about that gathering soon.)
Ron and I with our four children
"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward."
Psalm 127:3
With our fifteen grandchildren
"Children's children are the crown of old men . . . "
Proverbs 17:6
"Children's children are the crown of old men . . . "
Proverbs 17:6
Our firstborn, daughter Kristin, and her family
(Sadly, Gavin was working and missed out on his family's photograph.
But, happily, he ran into the yard just in time to be included in the whole family group!)
But, happily, he ran into the yard just in time to be included in the whole family group!)
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Our son Ryan and his family
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Our daughter Kati and her family
Bekah, our youngest
ALL OF US!
"One generation will praise Your works to another, And will declare Your mighty acts."
Psalm 145:4
Psalm 145:4
It has been a busy summer! And it isn't over yet! I have been working sporadically on some Gathering the Moments posts (between visiting and gatherings and day-to-day responsibilities and house projects and helping others in our sphere), although I'm a far cry from having them ready to post.
I hope to catch up with my blog friends soon, to see what has been keeping you busy. I pray that you have known His goodness through these summer days!
I hope to catch up with my blog friends soon, to see what has been keeping you busy. I pray that you have known His goodness through these summer days!
So lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Barbara!
DeleteWhat a delight to celebrate with you and to wish you, along with your husband, a Happy, happy anniversary. Beautiful photos of your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brenda, for celebrating with us and for your kind words!
DeleteHappy Anniversary! You described marriage well. You have a lot to show for those 47 years. Sweet to see all the family units and all of you together, too. Looking forward to hearing more about your summer.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen! Indeed, we do have a lot to show for our 47 years . . . many blessings from His bountiful hand!
DeleteI'll keep plugging away at those summer posts. I am such a slowpoke. My first grade teacher dubbed me "the poky puppy" and she was not wrong. :)
Congratulations on your 47th wedding Anniversary! It sure is an accomplishment in these days. So nice that you all were able to celebrate being together.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissa! It is certainly a gift to have all of those years together. I have several close friends (probably most of us do) whose spouses have passed. Longtime love is not something to take for granted!
DeleteYou have a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Anniversary!
Thanks so much, GGG!
DeleteSo wonderful! You're just one year behind us - we celebrated 48 years this summer. It is such a gift to have a marriage that lasts. Truly, a three-fold cord is the key! Blessings on you and your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, it is such a gift! Congratulations on your 48 years together! The years fly by, don't they? Thank you, Lorrie, for your blessing and kind words!
DeleteGod is good to carry us and help us through good and bad times! I love these photos. Generational faithfulness on display. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Deanna! Yes, He is SO good!
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