We count things in numbers most frequently. Approximately 367,920 hours, 15,330 days, 540 months, or 42 years have gone into my parents marriage by tomorrow, April 22nd.
When I look at them though I don’t count the days and hours that have made up their marriage. I count the ways they’ve loved one another. I count the almost daily meals eaten together and made with love. I count the hours they’ve walked and prayed together nearly every morning of their lives. My oh my they have logged miles. I count the ways they have laid down their lives for one another. I count the ways they’ve withstood the storms of life and been best friends. I count the ways that they have served others side by side. I count the ways they have both supported and encouraged each other and not held one another back. I count the ways they’ve been faithful. I may be able to tally the days and hours you’ve been together but I cant count the ways you’ve loved well because they are so many.
Mom and Dad, thank you. Thank you for walking out what an excellent marriage looks like. Thank you for really truly living life as a team and showing me a beautiful picture of Christ and his church. I love you two so much! Here’s to the next amazing 42 years!
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