On Fridays, I join this great and wonderful encourager named Lisa-Jo Baker, she hosts the link-up and makes the rules…and hundreds of writers join in. There are a few rules…
TODAY’S WORD: CHERISH
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| my niece, Tarah, my son, Andy, my Mom and my Dad |
In two weeks he will be 91, 11 days after that she will be 90. The day after that they will have been married for 69 years. And I just got to spend 2 whole days with them.
My mom and my dad. I took my 24 year old son. My 19 year old niece met us there.
We travelled from both coasts to meet in Arkansas for some precious, cherished time with parents and grand-parents. I don’t know how much longer we have with these people that taught us about love, about being a Christian, about being patriotic and having a love for our country.
Daddy fought in the Battle of the Bulge and Korea, while Mother raised the older 5 mostly by herself with him overseas. In 1960, I came along and three years later my sister joined the family. There are seven kids and 18 grandchildren. Many of the grandchildren are married and have children of their own.
My parents have buried their parents, one son-in-law and three grandchildren. They endured struggles and heartache, but always taught us to love the Lord – no matter what.
Cherished memories.
Precious time.
Each day a gift.
I don’t know how much longer I will have them on this earth. I’m not sure that my dad will know me the next time I see him…but in my heart, I cherish the time I have had and the memories we have created.
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I just returned last night from a short visit with my parents.
Linking with Lisa-Jo.
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Hi! I'm here from FMF! What a lovely lovely post. I think it is amazing you still have your parents around at that age. And how wonderful you have been allowed more time with them. Have a great weekend. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful post!
I love your tribute to your amazing parents whom sound wonderful. How awesome that the Lord has given them such love, long life and a kind daughter who cherishes them! I pray that you will have them in your life for many more years! Blessings to you sweet sister in Christ!
Mary – this is so beautiful! Your parents look wonderful, their faces glowing with the love of the Lord. What a blessing! In Christ, Nancy
Aw, Mary, what a cherished gift to spend time with your family! Thank you for sharing this little glimpse into your family life.
Oh, I'm such, well I was a daddy's girl! He's in heaven now, but I still cherish memories, moments we shared. So thankful you had these moments, my friend!
Loved the photo… and the rich heritage that you have in the Lord… such a gift to be cherished for sure! and I LOVE that you shared it with the next generation too! Priceless!
Hi Mary
You are one blessed lady to have both parents still alive. You can see the peace and joy radiating from them. It is good to be able to learn from those who have travelled the road with their Lord!
Much love
Mia
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit!
yes…they are worth cherishing, friend. and so are you!
Nice post.
wow, what a blessing to be able to spend time cherishing your parents with your son and niece….sweet 🙂