As our kids were growing up, may husband and I prayed for their future spouses. The main qualifications we sought were that they love God and love our children. The answers to these prayers were awesome!
After four years in the Marines, Dan met KC at college (Azusa Pacific U.); so did our daughter Debbie, as KC was her discipleship group leader. The two girls became good friends, and as graduation day approached for Dan and KC, Debbie reflected on the fact that most college friends lose track of each other over time. She hoped it wouldn't happen with KC. Imagine her joy when she found out that KC was going to become her sister-in-law!
Dan, now a major in the Army and a doctor of physical therapy and of orthopedics, says that KC's support through all his education and professional formation (besides adapting to the role of an Army wife) has been vital. And KC says that Dan's support and involvement in the rearing of their three (beautiful, intelligent) children has also been vital. They make a great team!
They have been married now for 11 years today. And, yes, KC loves God and loves our beloved son. (And we love her!) I wrote this poem for them just before their wedding:
THE JOURNEY
Where will your footsteps lead, KC and Dan?
The top of your hour-glass is piled high with sand
just waiting to spill out the hours that will span
every smile, every tear, every dream, every plan.
Where will your footsteps lead, Dan and KC?
Up through the mountains, down to the sea!
An intimate journey that binds and sets free:
binds you to learn to love, frees you to BE...
BE who God made you; and take every chance
that you have to converse with the Lord of the Dance.
Ask Him to teach you the steps that enhance,
the steps that forgive and lead back to romance;
some intricate dance-steps, some running in place;
some moments of triumph, some pleadings for grace.
Whatever delight or dismay that you face,
secure both your hearts in Almighty's embrace.
For here's where your future starts, KC and Dan!
Your names are both carved on the palm of His hand.
Take laughter and courage to love's Promised Land,
all the wisdom and wonder and trust that you can.
I bid you God's peace, my new daughter, my son,
as you enter the mystery where two become one.
When your sand's gone...a lifetime of fire, faith and fun...
may you both hear the Father say, "Children, well done!"
(Becky Rhon)
Join me again on April 23rd, and I'll share with you the poem I wrote for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding!
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