The way they managed to do this, you ask? Welllll....they have been wanting me to give them piano lessons and asked if I could meet them at the church at 5pm and could Ed please come to keep an eye on little Jaylon. Made sense to me! :-) And, though I was pretty weary from a busy day, I didn't want to put them off as they have been wanting to start piano lessons for some time and I want them to so much!
BUT when Ed and I were almost to the church, we noticed that the parking lot was almost full and I told him, "Keep Driving!" He stopped the car just up the road and I called our pastor and asked him what was going on at the church. He said they had been busy and just to get over there! :-)
Well, when we pulled into the parking lot, we saw my brother, Bill, and our friends Pat and Dee and KNEW that something was up!
We walked into the fellowship hall and were so utterly surprised to see so many family and friends who had gathered to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. I was speechless! And if you have rendered me speechless? Well, you have really accomplished something! :-)
We had a wonderful time, needless to say, visiting with friends and family and enjoying the delicious food that some of my family had helped prepare! AND we had plenty to send home with many of those who were there!! :-)
Yes, Ed, I would do it all over again!!! :-)
Thank you, Lord, for keeping your hand upon us through the years. Yes, we have faced difficulties but have always looked to your for strength, wisdom and sustaining grace. You have never failed us as we have endeavored to commit each day to you, asking you to guide our steps as you see fit. Thank you for blessing our efforts and giving us a wonderful son, beautiful daughter-in-law and adorable grandson. Thank you, Lord, that Daniel has married into a godly family that loves him as much as we do. We are blessed beyond measure. We couldn't make it without you by our side. Thank you, Jesus, and help us as we continue serving you and look forward to your coming!
9 comments:
Happy Anniversary Jewel! Thanks for sharing these neat photos!
Sorry we couldn't make it but happy anniversary to you and Ed. Y'all are two of my favorite people.
What fun! Glad you were able to mark the occasion in such a special way!
Congrats to you for 25 years of marriage. Now days, folks are considered lucky to have stayed married 25 weeks.
It was nice that you didn't smear cake on each other. I don't understand why people do that.
Congratulations on 25 years!
Looks like a good time was had by all! Kids who plan surprises need big hugs.
I'm glad they pulled it off! Looks like a special time and so much fun. Love the little bride and groom covers for the sparkling grape juice.
And if I haven't told you before (and even if I have), congratulations on 25 years together, and may you have at least 25 more! :-)
Happy Anniversary!!! You both are a testimony to God's abundant blessings!!! You let Jesus shine his light through your lives. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to the both of you!!
Mrs. NB
Thanks for all of the kind wishes, Everyone!! It is so good to "see" all of you here! you've truly become such precious friends to me! ((HUGS)) to you all!!
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