The Arranged Marriage Gone Right

Finally, a picture of the happy couple I mentioned a few posts back. The arranged marriage, 46 years strong, filled with ministry and many wonderful memories. We are thankful to have these dear missionaries in our Sunday School class now--they are a true gift from India!

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The husband and I had a warm and welcoming time at the Sunday School Christmas party last night. There was Christmas punch with raspberries, chicken wings, delicious dips, and some beautiful homemade candies. I have to tell you, we did indulge. But the best part was the fellowship of friends. This morning in S.S., our teacher, Doug, spoke up during the "praises" part of the prayer time. He was thankful, he said, to be friends with David. To wonder all these years why such a nice guy had not found a good wife. And look what God has done this year, he said. We're so grateful.

That's make three of us, Doug. You, me, and David, too. As I always suspected, we are most grateful for the things we ache and pray for the longest. How many hundreds of thousands of prayers paved the way for this, our first Christmas together.

Joy to the world has taken on a whole new meaning. It still means the same thing--but this year, the joy in my heart feels brighter, more boisterous, even rambunctious. 

Oh, joy.