Today is Sunday January 3, 2010, the day Marsha and I celebrate 40 years of marriage.
As I think about the past 40 years, it seems like such a short time. We began this journey in a small Methodist Chapel in Colorado City Texas. It was during the Vietnam war and I was in the Air Force. We, like many other young people then, wanted to get married in case things went badly in the war. We knew Vietnam would impact our lives in one way or another.
Over the years we have lived in states like, Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, Nebraska, and Georgia. We have met wonderful people in each of these states and many are good friends to this day. We were even called by an old boss, and friend, yesterday whom I worked with in Nebraska.
Our five children were born in New Mexico and Texas and have been the greatest blessing of all for these past 40 years. Followed closely by the 32 foster children who God gave us the opportunity to take care of over a 26 year period.
Over all, we thank God for his constant presence and oversight. He has been with us when we were wondering where the next meal would come from, through the birth and or adoption of our children, and has celebrated the many victories we have experienced over these many years. He has taught us to be better parents, friends, colleagues, and lovers.
I look forward to what the next 40 years will bring for us. In everything, we know our children, grand-children, friends, and especially God will be along for the ride.
Thank you to each of my readers who have taken the time to listen to what God has put on my heart over the past few years. You have become a part of my extended family.
On a personal note, I want to thank Marsha for being the partner God destined her to be. She has put up with my weakness and has made me much stronger. She has been my eyes when I could not see clearly. She has tolerated my misunderstanding of what spiritual headship meant in our early years, and has helped me refine what it is today. She has gotten more lovely over the years and I am proud she chose to join me on this journey 40 years ago.
God bless you all.
En servicio como Padre
Dave
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Congratulations on 40 years!
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Thank you Steven
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Congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary. A true cause for celebration and rejoicing. These days not many can say their marriage has lasted 40 years.
Well done!
Blessings
Mercedes
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Thank you, with God’s help we learn to, not only live with each other but, to love in a deeper way.
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Just coming up on 33 years ourselves. Really appreciated the obvious love and respect that you have for our wife. Congratulations (late)! Hope that you have many more.
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