Maybe it was because they married so early, and so faithfully continued so long together. Maybe it was because they grew up together, raising children together. Maybe it was because they had to work so hard together to raise those children. Maybe it was because they had wonderful parents who loved and supported them together. Probably it was because they learned to trust their God and Father together. Probably it was because they purposefully followed their loving Savior together. Probably it was because they accepted the Holy Spirit’s intervention in their lives together. Surely it was because they never stopped enjoying each other, finding joy in their children, their grandchildren, their great-grandchildren and their great-great-grandchildren. Whatever the case may be, we never think of Mom (Dot) without Dad (Stoney) or Stoney (Dad) without Dot (Mom). In our minds and in our hearts it is as good as it should be. It is a time to give thanksgiving for their lives and for their faith and for their love.

Together . . .

Stoney and Dot
always loved and served
their loving Lord
together . . .

. . . they always laughed
and cried and gave their
best for family
together . . .

. . . they worked so hard
to give their best to do
each and every task
together . . .

. . . they found their hearts
in carrying the Gospel
to the hungriest
together . . .

. . . they quietly looked for
those in direst need
to give their best
together . . .

. . . they traveled near and
far enjoying
every single place
together . . .

. . . they hungered for their
Heavenly Father
studying His Word
together . . .

. . . they began each day
in heartfelt prayer
for all they loved
together . . .

. . . they loved and nurtured
every daughter,
every son
together . . .

. . . they sought, discovered
throughout their lives
the Father’s Love
together . . .

. . . they encouraged, those
upon the Gospel Road
toward God’s glory
together . . .

Together . . .
now around His Throne
they rejoice and praise
His Holy Name

together . . .

M.S.
December 31, 2020

Ecclesiastes 4:12

And though a man might prevail against one
who is alone,
two will withstand him—
a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.