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Tom as "Pops" -
one more reason to love that man! |
I was 21 and weighed in at 105 pounds; Tom was 23 and weighed 170 pounds when we married 29 years ago today. He had a little more hair, a mustache and a beard. I had longer, wavier hair and we've both certainly "filled out" since then. Twenty-nine years brings a lot of unwanted change to the exterior while bringing lovely and lasting inner changes. I thank God He's the third Person in our marriage since our commitment to Him has held us together through certain stretches and challenges. Our story grows sweeter: we're together and we love each other while we're still learning to give and take. When we've felt out of control, God reminds us He's the Master of Order and Dependability. He's still teaching us His Laws and Principles work best overall when we apply them first to the people at home. Twenty-nine years later we're grateful and humble for all the ways we've seen our God love and work in us, for all the times He lifted us above our circumstances, and for all the times He's guided us to a new reason to fall in love all over again.
"In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in Him; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation."
Isaiah 25:9
"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40: 30-31
Thank You, Father, for bringing Tom and me together. You knew what You wanted to do through us and with us. You've ordained our time for our good and for Your glory. Don't stop now! Lift us higher in Your Love, take us further in our faith, and give us many more reasons to rejoice.
In the Name of Jesus, Who sanctified marriage with His commands of love
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