and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24
Last week Paul and Gail celebrated their forty-eighth wedding anniversary. On the hottest summer day in 1966 in a small non air-conditioned church in Adrian we became one flesh. After that Gail has always said that we are joined at the hip. The older we get it seems like we are indeed joined at the hip. An example would be when Paul was having his surgery in 2011 Gail just had to be right at his side the entire time he was in the hospital, which was fifteen days. There's hardly a day that goes by when either Paul or Gail mentions something they have been thinking about and the other comments that they have been thinking about the same thing. Not only are we joined at the hip but we are joined in our thoughts.
Our life together has been full of many exciting chapters. We have lived in three different states. Three children, who are now grown and on their own, brought a special blessing to our home. Paul enjoyed forty-five years in education, 28 of those serving at Lenawee Christian School. Gail served a dual role as a housewife and artist. We have had opportunity to travel in the United States and Europe as well as being on various mission trips. A highlight of our travels was our cross-country motorcycle trip in 2003.
Forty-eight years of marital bliss
Now that we are retired our life remains busy. Gail continues to paint and Paul is involved in pottery making. One of the most enjoyable times we look forward to is our devotions together in the morning. What makes this even more enjoyable is that Paul doesn't have to rush out the door to go to work.
These forty-eight years have gone by quickly. We have been very blessed by the Lord in so many ways. It seems like our marriage grows stronger every year.
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
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