21 years ago today I was 24 and Mona was 25.  We stood at the alter in front of a very special group of family and friends in Copper Harbor, MI, and vowed for better or worse.  We’ve had both; and today I’m beginning to understand why that’s critical to a relationship ordained by God and meant to last forever.

God knew I needed Mona to help me become the man He meant me to be.  Today I know that too better than ever.

Mona, I love you.  Thank you and happy anniversary.

Mona heard a song on the radio the other day that was a blessing to her, and she asked me if I could find it.  I did and have included it here for you too.

Turn up your speakers, click the blue Play button below, and follow along with the lyrics.  I hope this song is a blessing to you as it has been to us.

Ron

The Words I Would Say
by Sidewalk Prophets

Three in the morning,
And I’m still awake,
So I picked up a pen and a page,
And I started writing,
Just what I’d say,
If we were face to face,
I’d tell you just what you mean to me,
I’d tell you these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You’re going to do great things,
I already know,
God’s got his hand on you so,
Don’t live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don’t forget why your here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

Last time we spoke,
You said you were hurting,
And I felt your pain in my heart,
I want to tell you,
That I keep on praying,
Love will find you where you are,
I know cause I’ve already been there,
So please hear these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You’re going to do great things,
I already know,
God’s got his hand on you so,
Don’t live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don’t forget why your here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

From one simple life to another,
I will say,
Come find peace in the Father,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You’re going to do great things,
I already know,
God’s got his hand on you so,
Don’t live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don’t forget why your here,
Take your time and pray,
Thank God for each day,
His love will find a way,
These are the words I would say

Today’s a very proud day for the baby (brother) of this family.  Rod entered the Navy ROTC program at the University of Minnesota straight out of high school and his Navy career has been an inspiring series of assignments and promotions. 

Today Rod was promoted to the rank of Captain.  That is higher than Commander, the rank Rod had for the last 4 (?) years, and the next promotion will be to Rear Admiral (lower half).

I know the air must be getting thin way up at the top, but Rod hasn’t lost his sense of Huttonness, as evidenced in the following picture.

Congratulations Rod!  We are very proud of you.