Sunday, September 28, 2008

Commitment

Let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Heb. 12:1


Today, September 28th Candace and Greg celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary, and seven children later, they still look like newlyweds. This past April 4th, Jeremy and Michele (in pink) celebrated 10 years/2 children, and on March 3rd, Jason and Tara celebrated their 8th/4 children. Each of our children chose their friend as their partner, each chose a Christian, each chose a fabulous parent and each chose someone who treasures the vows they made. With all these traits, the love and respect they share comes easy and the families they have are strong and happy. Each year of marriage brings them more knowledge, love and the strength to honor the commitment they made to one another, trusting in God to continue to guide them as parents and partners. It is such a blessing to see your children grow into loving spouses and parents. It's even more of a blessing to know that the person they married was God's perfect choice. We couldn't even imagine having any other son or daughter's-in-law. Greg, Michele & Tara, thank you for loving our children and grandchildren so well.
And so today, Candace and Greg; Happy 17th! You have accomplished so much so far, and have so many more great years to come. We love you! God bless you all.

2 comments:

Candace/Chloe said...

Awwwww.....this is SO beautiful, Mom. Thank you so much for posting this....it was by your (you and Dad) example that showed us what commitment looks like! We're so blessed to have parents that have stood the test of time AND our culture! We love you and thank you for being our example!

And.....congrats Jeremy and Michele and Jason and Tara for 10 and 8 years of marriage. With God as our foundation, we can look forward to many more years together!

Anonymous said...

Linda hope this works, or I'll just have to us the good old fashion telephone. Ha. The kids are beautiful and they look so much like you. Really! Your looking good yourself too. Ed, Guys are guys and to tell you the truth living there makes a difference. I'm so proud of all the kids and you both for getting through all you had to get there. I would love to come visit and talk with the girls about high school, your first jeans, I'll never forget and if I do you'll have to come knock me in the head. I love you and think of you all often, often, often.