65!

Sixty-five years ago today in the small town of Lester, Iowa, a young couple said their wedding vows.  After a short honeymoon ( the hay was ready to make!), they established their home on a farm southeast of Washington, Illinois and proceeded to raise grain, livestock, and a family. Last Saturday night, we held a family dinner in their honor.  The best man and maid of honor were both in attendance.  They have set a great example of what a Christian marriage looks like for their children and grandchildren to follow.  When asked what the secret to a successful marriage, the answer was the same from both; Having a strong Christian faith and their spiritual heritage.  Their lives and marriage have truly been a blessing to their descendants.

The old farmer's parents.

After supper this evening, Son#2 looked out the window and said,"Dad, are there supposed to be pigs walking around in the yard?"
We hustled out for the roundup.  A pen of pigs had broken out of their gate in the finishing building and had walked out the open door and were wandering around.  Fortunately they hadn't been out long and they remembered where they came from, so they went back in easily.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:23