Marking 31 Years of Marriage to the Wonderful Denise

Posted byChaplainmikePosted inThe Second Half of Life

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Thirty-one years ago today Denise and I were married by the Rev. W.O. Spencer at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Owensboro, Ky. Rev. Spencer is gone to be with the Lord and the church building has burned, but our marriage has lasted and is a wonderful blessing to me.

This is my one and only girl. I love her so much and treasure all that she’s poured into our marriage when others would have given up. We have two amazing children and we are enjoying these empty nest years with God’s joy. I couldn’t imagine life without her.

37 thoughts on “Marking 31 Years of Marriage to the Wonderful Denise”

  1. You got 31 years more than I’m ever gonna have.

    If Ann (my “one and only girl”) had reciprocated back in the Eighties, I’d be celebrating right up there with you.

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  5. Congratulations, Denise and Michael.

    Elizabeth and I also celebrated, our 24th, last week. I can say without any fear of contradiction that, under Christ, she is the single greatest blessing to my life. I shudder to think of what my life would be without her.

    Here’s to many, many more for you and for us.

    Blessings,

    R.

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  6. Happy Anniversary – I see you are very much like me. A blessed man who has ‘married up’.

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  9. Congrats on the 31st anniversary Michael!

    You & Denise are just one year short of the number of years my parents have been married to each other and which I celebrated their 32nd anniversary with them just tonight (Australian time).

    Once again, Happy Anniversary!

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  15. God bless you both (as He most surely has!). And thank you for your combined testimony to His faithfulness. Happy anniversary.

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  16. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MICHAEL & DENISE!

    Ten years and counting for me and the Supermodel — we hope and pray to do as well as you two!

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  20. Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

    God continue to bless you and Denise in you journey together! Lord willing, my husband and I will celebrate 43 years next week. God is truly good in all seasons of life.

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  21. Happy anniversary. May you be blessed throughout the year to come with the joy of the Lord.

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  25. I will be married 2 years next week, and it is enormously encouraging to hear stories of those who’ve been at it for decades and are still together. Thanks for sharing with us younger folks!

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  28. Congratulations, Michael and Denise! There is nothing like a loving and honest marriage to help you become yourself. Who else would you be? Everyone else is already taken! (Said by somebody other than me originally, but I like it.)

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  29. “To marry is to take a hand in a dangerous game where the stakes are the highest – a fuller life or a life diminished and confined. It is a game for adult players.”– Robertson Davies, The Rebel Angels

    Happy Anniversary!

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  31. Happy Anniversary to you and Denise, Michael. Your love and devotion (and stick-to-it-iveness) is an inspiration.

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  34. Congrats!
    Your descriptions of your journey, especially in recent years, makes this inspiring and encouraging.
    Thanks.

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  36. That is so special. In these times it is hard to find people so in love after all this time. You are truly an inspiration to all those seeking their soul mate.

    May Christ continue to bless your union!

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  37. Monk, congratulations to both you and Denise! This is a testimony of God’s love for you AND your love for him and each other. And a lot of hard work to get to where you’re at, too!

    People need to see this kind of commitment working in the Kingdom and it’s good to see it here.

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