Today is the 50th wedding anniversary of two very special people.
One of the great blessings of my life was marrying into the Garcia family and witnessing first-hand the joyful love of my parents-through-marriage, Pedro Garcia Jr. and Kathy Garcia. I have seen up close their example of choosing one another time and again, of persevering hand-in-hand through trials, of serving the Lord and others faithfully, of embedding laughter and affectionate love into every day.
I know that it hasn't always been easy. I have heard my mother-in-law's testimony of growing up without a father's love and example in the home and of learning to love and respect and truly welcome the leadership of a husband. I have witnessed two powerful personalities willing to grow in understanding and patience and compassion with one another. I have learned how laughter lends lightness and enjoyment to even an average day together. I have seen mutual submission and the depth of relationship and trust that it brings.
Their life and love in marriage have been a testimony to us. We've learned that in the stormy days and sunny days, there is one anchor for a Christian couple and that is Jesus - loving Him, trusting Him, serving Him together. We've seen that life together is the adventure we're willing to make it, whether it's jumping off a mountain one after the other on parapente or starting from scratch in a new location in our golden years. We've benefitted from the fact that parents and children can become friends and even double date for fun!
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for showing us how beautiful half a century of wedded bliss can be. We wish you many more happy years together, and look forward to celebrating them with you. HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!!
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