40 Year Anniversary

40 Years.

 Forty years since my first husband - 

Larry James Martin died.

Dec. 26, 1979.

Somehow I couldn't post yesterday.

Peace has certainly filled my life in the later years.

Nothing prepares you for losing

 your spouse so young.

 I was 24.

Tragic- yes.

But, in the aftermath of God's design- 

He brought restoration.

Beyond my wildest imagination.

 I saw a nephew a couple of weeks ago

 at my mother-in-law's funeral.

That was a treasured hug and a gift.

 A whole family.

 That I still love.

Nieces and nephews and all the in-laws.

Still in my prayers-

  Lord, may your work your mighty ways

 into all their lives - 

with blessings beyond imagination.

With the great hope of eternal reunion with 

ALL of my family, because of your son- Jesus.

Amen.