Sane, Simple, Sacred: Our Fortieth

Our Fortieth

It's an "older" song....but we are older, too.

I can't think of any better words to express my love

to my lifelong companion

who 40 years ago today promised to love me

and be faithful to me.

He has kept those vows beautifully.

I am blessed beyond measure.

Thanks be to God.

19 comments:

DonnaJune 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Happy Anniversary!
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TamaraJune 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM
What a wonderful tribute. Happy Anniversary!
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DeeJune 5, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Happy Anniversary...What a beautiful tribute to your marriage of 40 blessed years. ♥
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BernieJune 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Happy Anniversary my friend, may you have many more wonderful years together......:-)Hugs
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SandyJune 5, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Happy Anniversary to both of you and
many more as you live in His peace!
Blessings,
Sandy
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Janettessage.blogspot.comJune 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Happy Anniversary!!! Many, many more!
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Lady FarmerJune 5, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Hi Rebecca!
Happy, Happy Anniversary, my friend! We also celebrated the 60th Anniversary, today, of the charter memebers of our church! What a godly example it is to see in this day and age. We will celebrate our 39th in July.
Hope your day was blessed and that you will be blessed with 40 more beautiful years together!
;~P
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SueJune 5, 2011 at 6:46 PM
A very Happy Anniversary to both of you, and may you be blessed with many more. Cherish The Treasure is so beautiful and has such a beautiful message.
Blessings,
Sue
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PatJune 5, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Happy Anniversary! May you Cherish the treasure that you have in each other for many years to come!
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GlendaJune 6, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Happy Anniversary! Hope your special day is beautiful!
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RebeccaJune 6, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Thank you - EVERYONE - for your good wishes. We had a good day and are planning a bit more celebration in July!
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AndreaJune 6, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Happy Anniversary! May GOD bless you!

Hugs,
andrea
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BrendaJune 6, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Yes, yes, Happy anniversary! You are both treaures--not only to each other but to so very many people! Thanks be to God--for your faithfulness and for the love He gives. Blessings on you for many more years.
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MoJune 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Happy Happy day to both of you!
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Sarah ForgraveJune 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Hope your anniversary was a happy one!
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Breathing In GraceJune 8, 2011 at 6:31 AM
Oh, Ms. Rebecca, I'm just now getting to visit my blogging friends. HOPE you had a wonderful anniversary...40 years is such an accomplishment this day and time. HOPE you have at least 40 more!!!
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PamelaJune 10, 2011 at 3:03 PM
I love this song. You are a few years ahead of me but not many. I hope your day was as beautiful as you are.
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceJune 11, 2011 at 9:53 PM
Hi Rebecca,
sorry I am so late..........Hope you had an Awesome 40th Anniversary hon, so sorry I missed this post.
That is a lovely song, I love it, and you are right it is a beautiful song to celebrate your sweetie!!
Congratulations on those 40 years of diligence,
patience, love and hardwork and much much more.
Love to see these long marriages, so encouraging!!
Love and Blessings hon, Nellie
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Jacquelyn StagerJune 14, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Wow! that is amazing! 40 years! Happy Anniversary! Sorry, I've been away from blogland for a couple of weeks and just re-entering and missed the chance to congratulate you and Gary! 40 years of faithfulness and treasuring each other is a blessing beyond measure! May you have many more sweet years together! God has been so good to you!
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