Saturday, August 9, 2008

30 Years Ago Today

Gerald and Brenda were married in Owensboro, KY on Aug. 9, 1978. It seems like just yesterday! Over the years, we have been many places, made many wonderful friends, and have experienced so much. We look forward to many more years and to what God has in store for us! We are blessed to have each other and thank God for the gift of all of you in our lives!

Here is a poem that pretty much sums it up for us:

The Rocking Chairs

Two rocking chairs on the porch, side by side,
One is the husband. One is his wife.
Thirty years they have shared and have found...

Many blessings that God has bestowed unto them
And has guided them all through the years;
How to love and endure hardships –
Together, how to conquer their fears.

Troubles have visited them
But, their love prevailed above all,
Showing no signs of weakness;
Refusing to hear Satan’s call.

They have stood close beside one another,
Not once ever mentioning divorce.
Vows they had taken,
No room has been left for recourse.

And, as they sit on their porch reminiscing,
The twinkle still shines in their eyes.
Though the years, now, show on their faces;
Their devotion can not be denied.

Adapted from a poem by: V. Lang

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I knew I was forgetting something on Saturday. HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY. Hope you had a wonderful 30th Anniversay.
Love you "Younger" Sis!:]

Larissa said...

Happy 30th Anniversary! What a wonderful thing to be able to celebrate! Hope you guys had a great day togther!

Love y'all!