This is a special day for me and I want to share a very sweet story, from my life. Whoops…..first of all, I have a son, Patrick Joseph, and a grandson, Patrick Joseph, Jr. that are truly the best….so important to me and our family, so I thank God for our "Patricks".
And, you would think I would be writing about the Christian Story of St. Patrick (available on the Internet), but no, this one is personal.
Many years ago I was dating my late husband, Willie. We went out to dinner on St. Patrick's day (Corned beef and cabbage, of course) and then went to a little lounge in the Holiday Inn Holiday. As we danced I ask Willie what he would like for his birthday, that is the 19th of March. He replied he would like to be alone with me. I laughed and said, "Well, we could go to Las Vegas and get married."…..and there was no answer.
When Willie took me home, I forgot about my statement as we had agreed in January to be married in June. Sound asleep, my phone rang at 3:30 AM, and woke me with a start. Side note: Willie, and his brother, Jerry never said 'hello' or 'goodbye'…..they would both just started talking and then hang up….one of the fun things I remember with joy. As I said, "Hello"…..Willie started talking…. he said I have decided we will go to Las Vegas and get married. I have made all the arrangements, so be ready, we leave Friday morning. Don't tell anyone. And he hung up.
I was so surprised but delighted. I had just one day to find a new dress, etc. but you know, I got it done. On the 19th we were on our way, and married in a small chapel there on the 20th. We called our family and told them the good news.
Willie went to be with the Lord in 2001, and I have wonderful memories, especially that week. We celebrated 32 years of a good marriage. I would like to take credit but it was Jesus in our lives that made us one and kept us through many trials!
I hope you too have some special memories that bring smiles and joy to your heart.. Thanks for sharing in mine!
Pressing in and pressing on…..