A fine couple and godly example
A fine couple and godly example
I attended 4th uncle's 80th birthday celebration and his/4th aunt's 50th wedding anniversary celebration dinner with my mum. It was a simple affair yet I had a great time as I gave thanks for what I've witnessed and saw.
Well, to begin with, my family cannot be considered to be very close to all my relatives - we do keep in touch, and there's visitation to each other once in a while during festive seasons, etc. The knowledge I had of my maternal 4th uncle and aunt is that they are also such a happy couple, and a very gentle pair too, who will always look out for each other and support one another.
From the little I knew, mum told me 4th uncle loved my 4th aunt so much that he wanted to marry her, but because she is a Christian, she stated her condition that she will only agree to the marriage if he converts to Christianity, which he did. And their godly family tale begins ...
The couple has 4 children - 2 boys and 2 girls - and all of them are of very fine character. Even the grandchildren are brought up very well. It was such a touching moment when my uncle/aunt's son-in-law prayed for them before the dinner began. He testified to the godly examples they show to their children and the fine manner they brought up their kids. Later on, the grandchildren also presented song items which echoes how God and love simply is the hallmark that built this family, which later sprout forth subsequent generations, rooted in the faith and love of God.
It was a simple affair, a simple celebration, but that few hours spent at the dinner simply encouraged and lifted my spirit as I gave thanks to the Lord for this fine couple and godly example. Never in my life have I seen my 4th uncle or aunt flare up or react in moments of anger. They simply has that x-factor and charisma that draws people to the Lord, because they are rooted firmly in the Lord and the Lord could blaze and shine through them =) PTL!
I attended 4th uncle's 80th birthday celebration and his/4th aunt's 50th wedding anniversary celebration dinner with my mum. It was a simple affair yet I had a great time as I gave thanks for what I've witnessed and saw.
Well, to begin with, my family cannot be considered to be very close to all my relatives - we do keep in touch, and there's visitation to each other once in a while during festive seasons, etc. The knowledge I had of my maternal 4th uncle and aunt is that they are also such a happy couple, and a very gentle pair too, who will always look out for each other and support one another.
From the little I knew, mum told me 4th uncle loved my 4th aunt so much that he wanted to marry her, but because she is a Christian, she stated her condition that she will only agree to the marriage if he converts to Christianity, which he did. And their godly family tale begins ...
The couple has 4 children - 2 boys and 2 girls - and all of them are of very fine character. Even the grandchildren are brought up very well. It was such a touching moment when my uncle/aunt's son-in-law prayed for them before the dinner began. He testified to the godly examples they show to their children and the fine manner they brought up their kids. Later on, the grandchildren also presented song items which echoes how God and love simply is the hallmark that built this family, which later sprout forth subsequent generations, rooted in the faith and love of God.
It was a simple affair, a simple celebration, but that few hours spent at the dinner simply encouraged and lifted my spirit as I gave thanks to the Lord for this fine couple and godly example. Never in my life have I seen my 4th uncle or aunt flare up or react in moments of anger. They simply has that x-factor and charisma that draws people to the Lord, because they are rooted firmly in the Lord and the Lord could blaze and shine through them =) PTL!
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