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Linda and I were blessed to attend Linda’s niece’s wedding to Eric, last night, in Castle Rock, CO.
We connected with Sharla’s family, Linda’s brother, Ron and his extended family, it was a wonderful event and memory. Also, it was a time for Linda and me to connect with our two children and their spouses; all being excellent examples of the marriage covenant.
The ceremony was part traditional and part celebration as all of us have been praying for Sharla to find the right man. We honor her for standing her ground and faithfully allowing God to bring the right man. And, with one short introduction we knew Eric was the right man, as he had to deal with the loss of his first marriage, the responsibility of a daughter from that marriage and then the decision to marry again.
Through out this evening it was clear in how many people were connected to Sharla and Eric, how many have influenced their lives and how many truly loved each one; now, having a unified life.
What was clear to Linda and me was the family is still alive, in the world, even with the tragedy of divorce, separation, far right and far left politics in the world. While our nation has obstacles to overcome we still have the unity of marriage to be our example in being connected to someone other than ourselves.
Over eighty people were influenced last night and there could not have been one of them mis-understand the value of faith in the joining of this couple. We don’t profess one religion over another as we do believe God provided free will for everyone; some will believe, some will not, for me and our household we will believe God is real, his plan is perfect and there is eternity. For others we pray they get comfortable in what they believe, as they will live with that decision, for eternity, as life is brief.
Now, to Eric, may you be blessed with the wisdom and courage to be a spiritual leader in your marriage, the raising of your daughter, future children. May you find your wife only second to your faith walk.
Sharla, may you be blessed with the children you desire, may they be the future generation to see how faithful you have been in seeking the right man to be their father; may Eric be received as the perfect man, from God, for you.
Now that the keyboard is wet, with tears, I will sign off for today; go downstairs and tell my dear wife, of 44 years (our anniversary is 2/17,) how much I love her and what she stands for as a faith walking mother and grandmother.