Sixteen Years of Love

Dear Lord; Happy Wednesday Father!

Today Lord, my heart is rejoicing in celebration.  Sixteen years ago today, in a little church in Newark, Delaware, You joined together Shannon and I in the bonds of Holy Matrimony.  Our marriage is by far one of Your greatest Blessings to me Father, and I can’t thank You enough for Your abundant Presence and support during our life together…

We felt Your Presence that day, when we said our vows to one another.

You comforted and strengthened us when my mother passed away less than a month later.

You led us to find our wonderful new home in Smyrna when building plans fell through at the last minute.

You faithfully held us in Your arms through a number of serious medical problems with Shannon.

After being told by a number of doctors that we couldn’t have children naturally, You proved them wrong… Twice.  🙂

When Jonathan was born with a life-threatening disease, You surrounded him in Your Healing and gave us the courage to fight for his life.

Although we’ve gone through periods of severe economic uncertainty, You’ve always provided what we needed and given us the fortitude to move past the situation.

You’ve connected us with so many wonderful friends over the years who have Blessed and enriched our family, and continue to do so.

You refresh and renew my love for Shannon each day, and bind us ever closer as we go through time together.

I view our marriage as a testament to Your Love and Compassion Father, and I lift my heart in thanks and praise for the Blessings You bestow on us each day.  I pray that You continue to Bless our union, and that we’re effective in reflecting Your Light to those around us as well.

Amen.

~Phather Phil