Vow: A solemn promise that gives accountability to the choices made in light of that vow.
44 years ago on August 30, Clay and I got married in Texas with about 150 friends. and family. We made vows to God, “To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, as long as we both shall live.”
I understood that this vow, sacred promise, was given to God as a trust of how I would seek to please Him in this sacred relationship. Thankful we are still here after 44 years with great expectation for what is ahead, whatever it may hold.
I had no idea what we were in for and I didn’t know how young and unseasoned I was, how much I needed to learn, or how I would deeply learn the meaning of perseverance as well as unconditional love.
In His loving patience, God has graciously companioned us through every kind of season, stretched us, blessed us, and given us a legacy of His love and grace. I am deeply grateful.
Love you, Clay.
Let us keep calm and carry on.