A Very Special Day

Tomorrow, June 20, is the second most important day of the year for me. It is the day that my sweetheart became my wife. After thirty nine years of more happiness than any man deserves, I can only say that Peter Marshall was right: Marriage is truly “the halls of the highest human happiness.”

Marriage came off the drawing board of heaven. No mere man (or woman) would or could have ever designed such a wonderful relationship. It is a creation institution—not a church or government one. That’s why all the current attempts to “redefine” marriage will only fail to achieve their goal. The “elusive” dream of that ultimate relationship can only materialize in a Scripturally based marriage.

That, by the way, brings up the most important day in my year: December 31. That’s the day I trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior. Laying aside religion, I simply came to rely exclusively on Him to be the savior He died and rose again to be. He took my death; He gave me His life. What a deal!!

Then Cynthia gave me her heart. To be one with “my sister, my spouse” has given life a completeness that can only come because we are also one “in Christ.” Sure there have been challenges-hey, living with me would be a bumpy ride for anyone! But the privilege of walking through life in the oneness that we share both in Christ and in marriage has made life the richest experience possible.

I love you, chick. I know you don’t read my blog that often (hey, I keep her too busy for this internet surfing stuff). I just want everyone else to know how I feel, too.

By the way: yes, I am taking her out for a special celebration. We are going to spend Thursday and Friday evenings in the city (Chicago, that is). Going to the theater tonight and then spending Friday and Saturday enjoying downtown things: parks, museums, shops, food, people watching, etc.—not to mention Garret’s caramel corn!

Maranatha!