Today is a day of CELEBRATION.  Today my grandparents can officially say they have accomplished something quite rare. Today is CB and Marjorie Powell’s 60^th Anniversary!

Love in the early years

My Granny & Granddaddy have one of the sweetest and most loving relationships that I have ever seen.  In a day when commitment is taken so lightly, my grandparents have kept true to their word...they have stuck together through thick and thin!  Honestly, I have never seen them cross with one another.  Of course each relationship must endure difficult times, but it is their graciousness and patience with one another that has remained constant.  They compliment each other so well, a perfect match.  Just as God intended for man and woman to become one in marriage, I have seen this manifested in their relationship. 

So what is the BIG secret to my grandparent's 60 years of successful marriage?  What is the key to their happiness?  What is the glue that has held them together all these years?   I am confident the answer is Christ –for

"He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together" (Col. 2:17)

G&G, I want to thank you for your example of a godly marriage.  Thank you for your consistent walk and love for the Lord.  Though you have not meet Addison just yet, you have already played such a key role in her life.  I am thankful that you taught my dad about the glorious works of God when he was young so that he could one day teach me.  Now I too can pass on the good news to Addie. 

"One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts." (Psalm145:4)

December 2004

"Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name give glory because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth." (Psalm 115:1)