Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Borrowed Writings

Finding a soul mate is overrated
by Marvin Williams, August 24, 2009

My wife and I celebrated our 15th year anniversary in Aruba. One night after dinner, we engaged in a deep conversation about our relationship. The magic of Aruba will make you do that. We talked about the last fifteen years – when we first got married, the ups and downs, the good and the not so good, the high points and the low points, the hilarious and the serious times, of our marriage. As we sat on the beach, listening to waves crashing onto shore and looking up at the moonlit night, we talked about how God had given a measure of success in our marriage (a far cry from being perfect). We have had a level of success because of: [continue reading here]

If you are reading this, I pray that you can mirror God in your relationship as John and I have in ours. It is by His Grace and our faith, love, and obedience that we just celebrated the best 19 years of our lives. I eagerly anticipate the next 19, not just for us, but for the many that are watching us.

Love,

2 comments:

Emily Dykstra said...

Beautiful, Mercy. Just beautiful. I love how you and John love each other also. :) I'd love a cup of joe with you, friend. :)

lisa said...

yay!!!!