I saw her first at church, on a Sunday night, in the collage choir. She claims it was the only night she ever sang in the choir. Once was enough. I saw her again the next week in the University Library. It may have been my only time in the Library. Then I asked her out on a date \u2013 a church hayride to the lake. When the hay truck didn\u2019t show up, we went in my car. Eight months later, at a school talent show with the theme, \u201cDiamonds are a Girl\u2019s Best Friends\u201d we sat on the back row of the school Chapel and I slipped an engagement ring on her finger. Then in another ten months, we said our \u201cI dos\u201d and began an amazing journey that has lasted fifty-one years. On our anniversary this week, Joanne and I will celebrate by watching our precious granddaughter Whitney, and future grandson-in-law, Josh, repeat their vows and begin their journey together. We will hear again, repeated this time for them, \u201cEntreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God\u201d (Ruth 1:16).<\/p>\n
Join me this week in praying:
\n\u2022 For Josh and Whitney Kennedy as they begin their married life together.
\n\u2022 Thanksgiving for marriages that have stood the test of time.
\n\u2022 For marriages that are struggling and are in need of help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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