Thirty Years!

Thirty Reasons Why They Are Still Thriving After Thirty Years...

1. They laugh a lot.

2. They serve each other and others.

3. They communicate.

4. They celebrate.

5. They are honest.

6. They work hard.

7. They value family.

8. They give.

9. They invest.

10. They make time for the important things.

11. They do the "little" things.

12. They are friends.

13. They still have s-e-x. (I can't say it or think about it, but they do!)

14. They travel.

15. They enjoy their girls (Yep! That's us!).

16. They forgive.

17. They pray together.

18. They don't pretend to be perfect.

19. They disagree.

20. They resolve.

21. They seek to understand.

22. They joke around.

23. They support each other.

24. They are the first ones to say, "I'm sorry."

25. They like each other, and they are always together.

26. They speak well of one another.

27. They are a team.

28. They love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

29. They saw it modeled by their parents and have chosen to honor their vows.

30. They put God first.

Mom and Dad,

Thank you for choosing to trust, love, respect, and be faithful to each other. I know that none of it is under compulsion, but you do everything... cheerfully. You are a great example to so many, and I am blessed for your committment to Christ and each other. Chris and I long to have what you have had for the past thirty years. Today, we celebrate you and your love. We recognize that everything you've accomplished, Christ has done for you. Thank you for raising the bar. Thank you for making me and Mere want what you have! We could not ask for more!