And so, for Not So Wordy Wednesday during my week of tribute to senior adults I present to you my two favorite seniors: Mom and Dad!
They are pictured here standing on the same portico they stood on just after saying “I do” to each other 50 years previous. I wonder if they had any idea at that time how hard marriage would be and yet how rewarding it would be at the same time? I wonder if they even imagined the family who would follow and admire them so? I doubt it.
My parents are blessed and my parents are a blessing, not only to me and my brother and our families, but to many, many other people. They minister to tired caregivers and dying patients with Hospice. They support missionaries and their families with monthly checks so they can spread the gospel. My mom is constantly baking an extra casserole or pound cake to take to a friend or neighbor. My dad continues to do hard, laborious repairs and upgrades in the homes of widows and invalids. They go on mission trips with their church and still roll their sleeves up and get their hands dirty. I cannot list all the ways my parents serve, they are too numerous. They are a shining example to their children and grandchildren.
But right now they’re probably sitting at a McDonald’s drinking coffee and working a crossword puzzle. Later today they’ll play a game of cards with friends and tomorrow they’ll hit the golf course. They know how to enjoy life and God has graciously rewarded them with a number of years of retirement bliss. They have served Him well and continue to do so. He has lavished His grace upon them and they are grateful.
Kay,
Wow, what a major blessing to be blessed with such amazing parents and role models!! 🙂
Angie
What a sweet tribute to honoring your parents!! They are a beautiful couple!
Great post!! Thank you!!
Blessings, andrea
What a beautiful tribute. I bet your parents had tears in their eyes as they read it.
There is a dear senior saint at our church who once served on the Council of Elders with my husband. Ever since that time, every time we see him, he looks my husband in the eye and says, "I pray for you every day." You cannot imagine how much that means to both of us to know that this dear man is on his knees for my husband. It chokes me up to think about it.
What a wonderful tribute to your cute parents! I'm lovin' the picture. This Ozarks farm chick had a Great Aunt who took the time to care and lead me to the Lord and I'm so glad she did.
From the hills and hollers of the Missouri Ponderosa, ya'll have a wonderfully blessed day!!!
Oh, this is such a sweet tribute! Your parents sound a lot like mine…very loving and kind toward their family and others. We are truly blessed, aren't we?! 🙂
What a great picture…I hope you have it framed!
What a lovely tribute to your parents! I don't know them, but I love them!! They would have had a ball at Aunt Helen's party!! That was her 20 years ago–golf and all. She still does the daily crossword puzzles.:)
I peeked at your blog and saw an interesting Bible study coming up in June! I would love to check it out for our fall studies. Only, I have to submit what we are doing by Apr. 29 for the fall….don't ask me why! I am trying not to put God on our church's timetable, but another committee is!!! Anyway, holler at me when you have a minute. carolinahoods@charter.net
Hugs!
Susan
What a wonderful tribute to two wonderful people. I have had the joy and honor of knowing them through you for 10 years. What an incredible testimony and legacy they are leaving you, your brother, your kids and all those that have been touched by their generousity and servanthood.