Several years ago, I wrote a post to honor my dad Vernon. I shared the story of his time in Korea. I did my best to share his heroism with my readers. I wanted the world to know what an amazing man the simple farmer from Kansas truly was. I wanted to honor my hero. This past week, I lost my "other" dad. My father-in-law, Keith, passed from this life to the next. It has been a difficult time, to say the least. Let me introduce the man who became Dad Johnson to me almost 36 years ago. I briefly met my husband's family on our college campus. Little did I know that two years later, I would again be introduced to them, but this time as their son's girl friend. Keith (my husband) and I were traveling to Michigan to begin our summer internships. His family graciously met us in Terre Haute, as we had left Springfield, MO, in the wee hours of the morning. From the moment we made acquaintance, I was wrapped in their love and joy. T...
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Our 19th is the 30 of this month!
Happy anniversary and may God bless you with lots more to come!!
Thanks for the post! It has been the most wonderful 19 years of my life. I am truly blessed with you. More than once, I have told others that I married far outside of my class. It's true. I don't deserve someone as wonderful as you are. God truly is good!
Love you more than I can tell you!
Keith,
I can't even find the words to tell you how much you mean to me. I have been blessed beyond measure (by the Lord) to have you for my husband!