The Next 30 Years!!

Thirty Years ago on Friday May 21, 1982 I gave my heart to the man who I love so much.  Our life together has been a blessing. God knew that he was just the husband I would need. A man who would love me for better or worse, in sickness and health.
When I was first diagnosed with Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) at the age of 22, I gave him the option to bow out because I knew that my life was going to be more down than up. He said I love you and when I said I would love you through sickness and health I meant those words.
Donald is the strongest man that God could have made, he has endured every step of my Journey with this disease. All the times he sat in the waiting room every time I have been in the hospital in ICU and the doctors came out and said she is not going to make it. He always said you do your part and God will do the rest.
Our love is more special to me more today than it was 30 years ago, because we have held onto God's promises. I am where I am today because of God and the sweet man who holds my heart. We can overcome all the bad stuff that life hands us if we trust in the Lord. The good stuff is great, but if we never had trials how would we know that we can stand the test?
We remember and still feel all the grief of losing a son, it did not tear us apart, but made us stronger.
Here's to the next 30 years!!!!!!

HE COMFORTS US EVERY TIME WE HAVE TROUBLE, SO WHEN OTHERS HAVE TROUBLE, WE CAN COMFORT THEM. 2 CORINTHIANS 1:4

It Takes Time

This Friday May 18, 2012 at 6:30 AM four years ago our Daniel passed away. Donald and I have always been very close, we still deeply love each other. God Blessed both of us with two precious boys, Ray and Daniel. I don't know how time can heal my broken heart, the grief that floods my body. I do know that GOD is my STRENGTH, my SHIELD in TIME of NEED.
I was just thinking about roasting marshmallows and I remember the times we spent around the camp fire. Oh how the boys just loved to play with fire. I also remember the times they would play like they were hunting, pretending is a wonderful part of growing up. Children grow up so fast, some have to grow up before their time.
I hope that you are making great memories with your children. Listen to that laughter, the boys making the car sounds, the girls playing with their tea cup dishes, dolls and such. Yes time does help but it will never, never be the same again.
To my little doodle bug we love and miss you so much. God made you perfect and one day we will hold you again.
Love Mom & Dad