Now and forever

We just passed our 63rd anniversary and I sit here thinking about our life together.

We had help finding each other. How else would a Michigan farm boy serving in the Army, in Korea be put in a place to meet the girl Heavenly Father prepared for him. Returning from Korea I was destined for 5th Army Headquarters near Chicago, close to home. When the orders were cut the 5 was replaced with a 6. Sixth Army headquarters was on the Presidio of San Francisco.

Recently moved to San Francisco from Mesa Arizona was a beautiful young lady whom I was destined to meet. Exiting a movie theater my friend saw two girls ahead of us and said he would like to meet the one in the green skirt. I was friends with the other one so we stopped to talk to them. We went with them to a pizza place and then took them home, and there I saw her. She was beautiful. I immediately felt drawn to her. My heart thrilled. I couldn’t stop looking at her. I felt like I found someone I knew but had lost track of, I knew her. I saw us building a life together.

We have been married for 63 years, have 7 wonderful children 23 wonderful grandchildren and 13 (actually 12 and 1in the way) wonderful great grandchildren. We still hold hands, dance together, smile together, she tolerates my dad jokes, we read the Book of Mormon together. I am a better more faithful person because of her example and I pray Heavenly Father will allow me to be with her in the Celestial Kingdom.

Happiness is being married to someone who is your best friend, your safe place, your calm, your strength when you need it most, and the true love of your life.

My heart still thrills😎

Comments

  1. Allie CriderJuly 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM

    I love this so much grandpa!!! I’ve always admired the amount of love you two have for each other. Although, it can’t be that difficult seeing as you guys are some of the most wonderful people in the world!!!

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  2. LeciaJuly 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM

    I love having this story where I can read it often. One of the great love stories of the world 💗

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  3. ConnieBJuly 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM

    What a touching tribute! You are both such loving examples. Also, how thankful am I that you listened to her when she wanted one more child! (;

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