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
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Congratulations Ron and Mona! Great truths in that song, thanks for sharing!
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Congratulations Ron and Mona!
God has blessed you with happy years and many adventures. May God Bless you in the many years ahead.
Jake and Ellen
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
yay! look at the best parents a girl could ever ask for 🙂 congrats, love you both.
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Congrats to both of you!! Here’s to many more 🙂
September 4th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I’m reading all of the sweet comments — we are blessed!
September 4th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Congratulations Mona and Ron. God bless!
September 7th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Congratulations, Ron & Mona! Who would have thought the cute couple who had dinner with us so long ago would be married for 21 years already! God bless you guys and your family, too.
October 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Congrats Ron and Mona!! What an accomplishment, and what a blessing. Don’t you just love growing old together?! Love from the left coast.