My Friend

Today, September 10, is my friend's birthday....What a great friend she has been...I remember all the times we spent together, raising our kids together, going to second hand stores together, trudging around in the snow together, camping out at each other's homes ....having bible study together, our kids had fun and we had fun... sharing life...knowing God and helping others...that is what friendship is all about. I remember the time I went to your house and you made chicken pot pie, yum, and yes we had cashews...How funny, tomorrow, we are having chicken pot pie for dinner, no cashews though. I'll miss you but I hope you have a great day and know that you are blessed and I am blessed for having known you....Have a great day my friend. For I know the thoughts I think toward you says the Lord, thoughts of good and not evil, to give you a future and a hope.....I love you.

Committment

It was 52 years ago on August 29th, you said your wedding vows....and today in 2009, you are still togeter.....What a picture of committment you have been for me in a day and time when we all to easily give up on our marriage....the majority of those years were "without Jesus", but Jesus was always with you....Thank you mom and dad for always showing that no matter what the road is like or what lies before you, your love for each other and committment to each other is what makes it easier....The journey hasn't always been easy, with 5 kids, and I can't count how many animals, and all the pain and joy that goes with raising a family (a big family), there have been many ups and downs, but you chose each other....you chose to stick it out....you chose to support one another and not give in to the circumstances surrounding you. I love you for it...so here's to the last 52 years and the next 52 years if Jesus should tarry....Recall the years you've spent together, reaffirm the friendship you have with each other,Reflect on the lessons that time has taught you, Renew your committment to each other, a lifetime of "I do's" and Remember how lucky you are to have found each other. I love you mom and dad.....Happy Anniversary!!!!