Sixty Years

They are not as spry as they would like; they get tired more easily and can't drive for long distances. But in the Tuesday morning meeting at the Manor, Wes and Leona told us that today is their 60th wedding anniversary.

"I told [my pastor] that I was going to be married," Wes recounted. "He asked me who the young lady was. I said, 'Leona Hickock.' He told me, 'You have a pearl there.'"

Wes paused, looked at Leona, touched her hand and added, "She's still a pearl."

And in our prayer time, these were some of Wes's words, which are a far greater tribute than any poor sentiment I could write about this wonderful couple who love God and love each other so palpably, it's sometimes painful:

Father, I want to thank You for my wife -

these 60 years have gone by quickly

Thank You for the opportunities You've given us -

sorry for the ones we missed ...

There's been some ups and some downs

We thank You, Lord, that

You just met us in them

And we thank You for the day

that You'll meet us

in glory.