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…..