Oh boy, today marks Connie and my 40th wedding anniversary! That is quite a milestone for a couple of high school sweethearts. Where has the time gone? It is definately hard to believe that we have been together that long. Very few couples today know what it is like to reminisce over a period of married life like that.  Reminiscing is what we were doing this morning. The trials of the first years of marriage, raising our children, growing our farm business, and finally the stage we are at now enjoying the mountains of Montana. Obviously we are proud of our accomplishment in marriage, but even more we are so proud of the children we raised. 3 very unique, beautiful, successful kids that have gone on to start wonderful families of their own. In today’s society full of turmoil and chaos, it’s kids like this that still bring hope and optimism that there is good in the world. Hard work and sacrifice are what it takes to be successful in most every aspect of life, whether it be marriage, vocation, or raising a family. So many today are not willing to sacrifice. Everyone wants instant gratification rather than to reap the rewards that only time, patience and hard work can provide. 

Imagine being able to recall, with your spouse, holiday events and experiences that you have shared a lifetime gathering. Very few today have that luxury. We are very blessed.