Well today is our 2 year anniversary! Hooray! Sometimes it feels like only yesterday that I drove past Herty Field with the empty white wedding chairs in rows just a few hours before I got married. When I saw those chairs set up, waiting for everyone to come and sit in them at my wedding, I knew it was really happening; I was really getting married. It really was the best, most perfect day of my life so far. And now I can't picture my life before that day without having to try hard; being married to this man is just so right that it feels like forever. And so sometimes it also feels like I've been married for so much longer than 2 years. I don't think I even have the words to say exactly how I feel right now, but if my life is shorter than I think it will be, or if nothing else good happens to me, this is enough. The Lord has truly exceeded every expectation I ever had about marriage and my husband and given me so much more than I thought possible. I am so grateful for these past 2 years, and so humbled that this much grace, love, joy, redemption, and fullness was spent on me. To Him be ALL the glory.
Now onto the sad. David's Pop, John David Parks, Sr, for whom David and his father were both named after, died Saturday. His funeral was yesterday. He had a long life of 91 years, 69 of which were spent with his wife and David's Nanny, Marcus. They lived together in a house they built here in Athens back around 1950. Pop was a quiet, humble man who loved the Lord, his family, and his church, Prince Avenue Baptist, of which he had been a member since 1958. We all miss him, especially Nanny Marcus. We have felt God's presence with us, and know that Pop is right there with Him, and that brings peace. Pray for Nanny Marcus, for continued peace and strength, and for comfort when she's lonely and misses him being at her side. We love you Pop!
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Happy Anniversary Anna and David! Hope you have a wonderful and amazing day and many years to come! Also, I will be praying for you, David, and the family. I miss you my friend.
Thanks Sara Beth! We had a great day! Thanks for your prayers for David and his family. And I miss you too. I don't even remember the last time I saw you, and that's sad. Maybe the next time yall are down in Macon I can come. How is the new dog? I read your blog often, even though I don't comment ever; I rarely comment on blogs. Maybe I will start. Have a good rest of the week!
Happy Anniversary (a little late :) I wanted to say that I am praying for your marriage and for David and his family. I pray that the peace of God will flow over their hurting souls and that their strength will come from Him. I also just wanted to say that even though it's been years since we talked just by reading the your few blogs post it is AMAZING to see all that God has done in your life and it continues to give me great HOPE that God in His kindness will change my heart like He has yours. You will always have a special place in my heart. I hope you have a wonderful easter!
Hey Kathy! Long time no see! I've checked out your blog, its great to hear how you are doing! I believe the Lord has great plans for your life, so don't lose hope! When are you coming to GA? Would love to see you!
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