Today is my my parents' anniversary. They've now been married for 29 years. 29! They've been through so much, but have kept the faith through it all. They've...
- spent all 29 of those years together in the ministry (with about 10 separately before that).
- raised 2 children that love God and want to serve Him in all they do.
- welcomed a daughter-in-law.
- welcomed a granddaughter.
They've been senior pastors, youth pastors, children's pastors, lay people. They've been cashiers, grocery stockers, janitors, restaurant managers, jailers, insurance sellers, dry cleaners, childcare providers, math teachers, Special Ed teachers, and more. They've done anything they could to support their family.
There have been many different health scares with one or the other having to take on the role of caregiver. There have been countless doctor visits, trips to specialists and clinics, and operations. There have been hospital stays and nights of sleeping in the hospital waiting room.
There have been 20 plus moves, countless boxes packed into u-Hauls, roads driven. There have been new people to meet and share the Gospel with.
There have been some really good times. And there have been some really bad times. But through it all, these two have stuck together. They've toughed it out and held onto each other for strength. Their love has been like glue holding them together when the world around them might be crumbling.
I pray that one day I can be blessed with even half of the love they share.
Happy Anniversary to my parents! I love you both so much!
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