Pat,
It's the 23rd of October 1976, and I am going to the altar of marriage one more time. One thing that is different this time: I am not going in fear that it won't work. When we were sitting in Mike and Linda's Mercury it never crossed my mind that I could be making the same mistake that I had made three times before; I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt, I was doing the right thing, with the right person.
I was listening to my favorite country radio station, and they played a song by The Nitty Ditty Dirt Band, titled, Modern Love Old Fashion Pain. You and I have both experienced this in our lives, and we understand there are ways to avoid the pain of modern love. In our union of 37 years there have been pebbles, rocks, and mountains that we have gone through, but we know that The Lord can remove all that could have destroyed our testimony of Faith in what Jesus did for us at the cross. Even when there could have been times that divorce would have been the answer to some of the mountains, the word never crossed our lips. You still remembered the old fashioned pain, and so did I.
It wouldn't be fair not to talk about how great a mom, and grandmother you are. Oh there are times that the children may think you are a wee bit strong, but just as you have been a wee bit strong with me at times, it's for their own good. You aren't a selfish person, but a concerned mom when it comes to our kids. You only want the best for them; you have always been a protector of the innocent. Not that you believe they are always right, but you know they aren't wrestling with flesh, and blood, but rulers in high places.
I can't even tell you how much it means to me that you have a devotional life. I am so glad that you live in a love affair with Jesus. When I first met you, you were sharp, and to the point. Since you gave your heart to The Lord, you are still to the point, but not sharp, and you base your beliefs on The Word of God. As a husband I couldn't ask for more out of you.
Pat you have taken on the role of what God intended wives to be, a help mate. I don't mean you do the cooking, and cleaning as many think that is what a help mate is, but a true help mate. A true help mate is one who keeps me, and our children, and grandchildren on the Biblical path: if it doesn't line up with The Word of God, you tell us, and if we don't listen, you pray for us. Kids (children and grandchildren) we have been given a true gift from God in my wife, and your mother. He knew just what we needed and supplied our need in her.
Pat, I know when you read this you will cry as you always do, and you will never see yourself as the picture I have painted with words, but it's true and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Not only I see you in this way, but The Lord also sees you this way.
I was going to buy 37 rose's I still may, but take this flower of love, and cherish it when ever you are feeling down and smell the love that The Lord has given to me, and smell it forever. I don't know if I will be here for year 38, and you don't either, but we have today, and that's what counts. I love you, and happy anniversary. Love, Del.
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Wow! What an awesome anniversary gift, inspired by an awesome God! Thank you, Lord!
And thank you to the wonderful man who is my husband! I am so blessed!
And, just so you know, he did have roses sent to my office--I had to have one of the guys carry them to the car for me!
It's the 23rd of October 1976, and I am going to the altar of marriage one more time. One thing that is different this time: I am not going in fear that it won't work. When we were sitting in Mike and Linda's Mercury it never crossed my mind that I could be making the same mistake that I had made three times before; I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt, I was doing the right thing, with the right person.
I was listening to my favorite country radio station, and they played a song by The Nitty Ditty Dirt Band, titled, Modern Love Old Fashion Pain. You and I have both experienced this in our lives, and we understand there are ways to avoid the pain of modern love. In our union of 37 years there have been pebbles, rocks, and mountains that we have gone through, but we know that The Lord can remove all that could have destroyed our testimony of Faith in what Jesus did for us at the cross. Even when there could have been times that divorce would have been the answer to some of the mountains, the word never crossed our lips. You still remembered the old fashioned pain, and so did I.
It wouldn't be fair not to talk about how great a mom, and grandmother you are. Oh there are times that the children may think you are a wee bit strong, but just as you have been a wee bit strong with me at times, it's for their own good. You aren't a selfish person, but a concerned mom when it comes to our kids. You only want the best for them; you have always been a protector of the innocent. Not that you believe they are always right, but you know they aren't wrestling with flesh, and blood, but rulers in high places.
I can't even tell you how much it means to me that you have a devotional life. I am so glad that you live in a love affair with Jesus. When I first met you, you were sharp, and to the point. Since you gave your heart to The Lord, you are still to the point, but not sharp, and you base your beliefs on The Word of God. As a husband I couldn't ask for more out of you.
Pat you have taken on the role of what God intended wives to be, a help mate. I don't mean you do the cooking, and cleaning as many think that is what a help mate is, but a true help mate. A true help mate is one who keeps me, and our children, and grandchildren on the Biblical path: if it doesn't line up with The Word of God, you tell us, and if we don't listen, you pray for us. Kids (children and grandchildren) we have been given a true gift from God in my wife, and your mother. He knew just what we needed and supplied our need in her.
Pat, I know when you read this you will cry as you always do, and you will never see yourself as the picture I have painted with words, but it's true and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Not only I see you in this way, but The Lord also sees you this way.
I was going to buy 37 rose's I still may, but take this flower of love, and cherish it when ever you are feeling down and smell the love that The Lord has given to me, and smell it forever. I don't know if I will be here for year 38, and you don't either, but we have today, and that's what counts. I love you, and happy anniversary. Love, Del.
____________________________________________________
Wow! What an awesome anniversary gift, inspired by an awesome God! Thank you, Lord!
And thank you to the wonderful man who is my husband! I am so blessed!
And, just so you know, he did have roses sent to my office--I had to have one of the guys carry them to the car for me!
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