You've always been my main man, my primary squeeze. You've always made me proud: of you who are, the hard choices you've made, your faithfulness, your sense of humor, your integrity. And did I mention your sense of humor?
I don't have the pictures to capture what I want to say or how I feel, but I do have a few blurry ones from the lovely, glorious reception that the church held this past Sunday to celebrate the day.
The 25 years have been yet another one of our adventures together. Along the way, we've known wonderful and loving Christians who've allowed us to love them and who have loved us back. We've been allowed to be part of their lives, and they've been part of ours: as individuals, as a couple and as a family. We've known unconditional love and complete support from many. We've experienced heartache. But we've also experienced the faithfulness of God, the call of Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit. We've learned a little bit about trust--trusting God and trusting others.
It's a wierd life being part of a clergy family. I don't know any other way to describe it. It's wierd. It's a blessing too.
What does Ken have to say about it? Read his point of view here:
May The Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
What a lovely comment, dearest Penny. And I want to say how much I value you and love you, of course, and rejoice that you were willing many years ago to support me in my calling to priesthood. It's been a time of highs and lows not just for me, but also for you. Thank you for always standing beside me--and often holding me up. Ken
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