David and Loretta at the Wedding of Wes and Ashley
Bob and Sandy Ketchum this past Spring.
40 years of marriage! The “ruby anniversary” is being celebrated this month by my in-laws and parents. Amanda’s parents, David and Loretta Carson, celebrated their 40th anniversary on June 1st with a wedding ceremony of their youngest daughter. It was a special day. My parents, Bobby and Sandy Ketchum, will celebrate their 40th anniversary on June 24th.
Here are some things we are thankful for as their children.
- They demonstrated real-world marital commitment to us.
- They are always building and nurturing their relationship.
- They modeled how to disagree, communicate, forgive, and let go of the past.
- They model being best friends with one another.
- They taught us the value of hard work.
- They taught us the value of working, playing, and worshiping together.
- They love the Lord and are active, faithful servants in His church using their talents for His glory.
- They see God’s Word as the authority and source of their faith and hope.
- They love and care for their extended family and friends.
- They never made us insecure, heart-broken, or gave us a greater challenge to overcome in our own marriage by separating or divorcing.
- They are faithful to their vows some 40 years later.
- They have changed, matured, and grown in Christ over the 40 years.
- They continue to help, teach, parent, and love us.
Happy 40th Anniversaries to the Carson’s and the Ketchum’s.
We love you. Congratulations!
