Marriage
Caring Connection and Commitment
Tonight I had dinner with a young woman I met when I worked at a church many years ago. She moved away and got married a year ago. We stayed in touch via texting and social media. She and her husband came to my area for vacation, and I was so happy that we were […]
The Beautiful Wedding
Today was the big wedding. I arrived at the church early and a friend of mine showed me what to do to be a Eucharistic Minister for the celebration. When we finished, we looked for the tabernacle, which wasn’t apparently visible. We walked to the red lighted candle and found the huge gold tabernacle held […]
Dad’s Dating Love
This morning my mom read a meditation for the day from the Jesus Always book by Sarah Young. Then realized she hadn’t read the one for yesterday – their wedding anniversary. She read the first line and laughed saying that it sounded just like my dad when they were dating. It said, “You love me because I first […]
Long Marriage
My parents celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary today. I made sure to tell the physical therapist when I took my mom this morning. The 2 therapists in their late twenties who were working with my mom were very impressed. They asked my mom what the secret was. She gave her standard answer, “Just be nice […]
Timely Proposal
My sister went to a surprise 60th birthday party for a friend of hers over the weekend and told me a very touching story. Her friend married her husband 21 years ago. Evidently, it was a quick decision and wedding. At the party, the husband said that he had never made an official proposal, so […]
Seeing the Wedding Pictures
My cousin’s daughter got married this summer and we were unable to attend. The other day we received some printed pictures from my aunt and then a thank you note with another picture from the newlyweds. Then I was able to view the whole photo collection on social media. Tonight I sat down with my […]
The Big Party
The big day finally arrived. My parents celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a party at the house. My sisters and brother came and together we prepared all the food and such. I had asked my younger brother, who lives furthest away, if he was going to come. He gave a vague answer that made […]
The Perfect Woman
We have been doing some Spring house cleaning lately. A few days ago, one of the companies took away the area rugs for a thorough cleaning. They called this afternoon to come by and return them. My dad met the workers at the door and told them of the anniversary party coming up. When they […]
65th Anniversary
Today marks the day that my parents have been married for 65 years. We talked about what their wedding day was like. My mom and her girlfriends all got dressed and ready at my mom’s house, then made their way over to the church. My dad and his guys got ready separately and met at […]
Beautiful Marriage
Yesterday I went to one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been to. I have known the bride for about 15 years and felt so blessed when she asked if I would be her Confirmation sponsor 7 years ago. She and her husband attended a Catholic college and are very faithful as are […]
Still Finding God 