34 Years and Majorly Blessed!

Today is our 34th anniversary! Wow! I am above many women most blessed! Being married to my very best friend in the world and unconditionally loved 24/7 has made me a rich woman! I can readily admit that Neil is not perfect. He is human and has faults and failings and weaknesses as do I, but daily his love for me, which is constant, undemanding, unselfish and strong is an extension of God's love for me and I thrive because of it. He is forgiving, faithful, industrious, big-hearted, steady, able to apologize and truly humble. I think his humility is one of the things I love most about him. I am ready to jump to his defense when I see him slighted by parishioners or criticized or put down, but when I've asked him point blank for his personal reaction, he's replied with, "Great peace have they that love Thy law and nothing shall offend them. I am not offended." Wow! My reply is to say that if he is not offended, I guess I won't be either!

From our marriage in NH, to a 10 year stint of pastoral work in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, to ordination as a minister at age 28, to headmaster of Fairwood Bible Institute at age 33, to the present time. . .God has been faithful and led us each step of the way. He has protected us and provided for us and our 5 children, given us great joy and wondrous opportunities, taken us through many trials and sorrows and blessed us with a marriage that is stronger, better, deeper and more meaningful than I could have ever hoped for! To Him be the glory! and I love Neil!