Speaking of Anniversaries . . . Here's An Happy One!

Marriage is triply indissoluble:  first, because the essence of love is mutual self-giving without reservation; second, because it is an image of God's unconditional faithfulness to his creation; and third, because it represents Christ's devotion to his Church, even unto death on the Cross.  [1605, 1612-1617, 1661] CCC

At a time when 50 percent of marriages in many places end in divorce, every marriage that lasts is a great sign - ultimately a sign for God.  On this earth, where so much is relative, people ought to believe in God, who alone is absolute.  That is why everything that is not relative is so important:  someone who speaks the truth absolutely or is absolutely loyal.  Absolute fidelity in marriage is not so much a human achievement as it is a testimony to the faithfulness of God, who is there even when we betray or forget him in so many ways.  To be married in the Church means to rely more on God's help than on one's own resources of love.  [YouCat pg.151]

To make it 19 years is something else!  Thank you, God, for seeing my need for help through the very human man of my husband, Dan.  You, Lord, know exactly what You are doing, so I'm letting go and letting You continue to lead us.  Our lives (our marriage) is Yours and, we hope our lives (and our marriage) is pleasing to You.  We are Yours.

I love you, Dan.  Thank you for the privilege of a lifetime to be your wife, the mother of your children, and your friend.