In an earlier reflection on friends’ 40th Wedding Anniversary, ‘Forty years! Doesn’t happen much today.’, I commented,
The character of Christian love. Christ’s way, the way of self-giving love is for every one of us, in all of life, in all of the 40 years of married life.
A passer-by (at their celebration) commented upon hearing of the anniversary, “Forty years, doesn’t happen much today.” But it was happening, and in God’s grace we also by following the example of the One who laid down his life, obeying his commandments and abiding in Christ, will nurture life giving relationships of love.
The aforementioned friends texted us their greeting this morning, ‘I make it 14,610 days, you guys. What a journey . . . Well done ye!’
Yes. God has been generous to us and we are so thankful that he holds us in the palm of his hand.
May we too, follow the example of the One who laid down his life, obey his commandments of love and life and in abiding in Christ, nurture life giving relationships of love.
May this Ruby celebration extend to the Gold and the Diamond and to that Ultimate wedding celebration where we will be gathered with all God’s people as the Bride of Christ, beloved of the Bridegroom of Love, Light and Life Eternal. Will you join us for that day?
Dear John and Gayelene,
Congratulations!!! You are a great example to us. I’m glad we can share this day of celebration with you, even from the other side of the world.
Love to you both.
Yes, a very big congratulations to both you and Gayelene! Kate is so right in saying you are a great example to us! Thankyou for embracing us in your love and support, you will never know how much it means to me!
Much love, Cristina
Dear John & Gayelene
40 years , what a partnership , what a journey , so many lives encouraged , loved , friendships abound , good to reflect & enjoy the fruit of invested relationships , we celebrate with you , and thank God for your friendship.
George & Vivian