Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of a journey
of love and commitment for our sons and their beautiful families. In five short years we celebrated four
weddings. In a two week span, from May
22nd to June 5th, all four sons celebrate with their
wives the day they were united before God to begin their journeys together.
As this time of year approaches I find myself taking a step back, reflecting on all the excitement, the joy, the chaos at times of these special family events and all that has resulted in these unions; the grandchildren, the expanded family that some may call inlaws, the shared friendships, the vacations!! (Hey, if they're going to live so far away, it's a bonus that it has been in some great vacation spots (Utah, Texas, Indiana, Georgia, Hawaii)!! We are so blessed. In Roger’s Wednesday Bible Study from II Samuel on the reign of David, I could say with the King of Israel in II Samuel 7:18:
“Who am
I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?”
The boys have faced their challenges, are facing them still,
just like Rog and I have in our 34 years.
In fact, this year both Seth and Rebecca, and Aaron and Martha spent
their anniversaries in the hospital with their precious children. But
when every day is a celebration of life and love and commitment, what’s an
anniversary? They each relish the
moments they have to remember and enjoy their special days in their own unique ways. I don’t always let them know how proud I am,
how wonderful they are, how blessed I feel, but my heart swells to see them
growing together in their love for each other, their families, and the Savior
they all serve. It is a joy I do not
take for granted. As these two weeks
come and go, in often the same daze as then, I look back and laugh and cry and
enjoy it all over again as only a doting mom can. And I try to remember to at least acknowledge
the day in some way or wish them a Happy Anniversary (they know their mother!)!
When so many long for a love that’s real and lasting, our
house is full to overflowing, and I praise God.
Each individual family is now its own unit and unique. We will fail each other from time to time,
but it will make us stronger. The
closeness is intentional, it doesn’t just happen. It’s about helping each other, praying for
each other, talking to each other (some families don’t even do this!), hurting
together, forgiving each other, working and serving together, supporting each
other, laughing and crying together even thousands of miles apart…It’s a daze I
have no desire to recover from!
AND THEIR BEAUTIFUL WIVES
Aaron & Martha - May 22 - 9 years
Seth & Rebecca - May 24 - 5 years
Daniel & Stephanie - May 31st - 10 Years
Joshua & Christina - June 5th - 9 years
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