Sunday, February 11, 2007

Happy Anniversary, My Dear!


Karla and I had a wonderful anniversary weekend! I took her to the Gaither Homecoming on Friday night here in Austin and yesterday we enjoyed being together with the young people from our church. Today, our actual anniversary, our church presented us with a card and gift certificate to Pappadeaux! They are so sweet. Sis. McClain presented it after her husband got through with the Sunday School lesson. We received several cards from members of the Bernard's church and all kinds of people came by and told us Happy Anniversary at church tonight! It was neat. Karla had her first choir practice this afternoon with over 50 members. In the past few months there has only been 20 or so singing in the choir! They were all so excited. Tonight, after service, we enjoyed the company of Rodney and Stacey Shaw, Jarrid and Kendra Younkin and all the kids! We laughed a lot! What a great anniversary weekend! We didn't get to take a trip alone like we have so often in the past - but this weekend was full of the things both of us love so much. Singing, church people, food and choir! It doesn't get much better than that!

18 years of wonderful times! Karla has truly brought joy into my life and I thank God for her. We are best friends. There is no one I would rather spend time with. So at the close of this great day— Happy Anniversary, my dear. I love you.

14 comments:

Linda Elms said...

Happy Anniversary, Gene and Karla! I'm glad you had a wonderful day. You're both wonderful! Love you bunches!

Judy King said...

Happy Anniversary!! Love ya!

Jana Allard said...

Awww, how sweet! Happy Anniversary! Brian and I are working on 28 years of marriage. Time flies when you're having fun!

Keith and Carla said...

Ahhh...so sweet. Happy Anniversary and wishing you another fun filled year!

Love you both!!!

Karen Prince said...

Happy Anniversary to two great people. Glad you had a wonderful week-end. And congrats to you Sis. Karla for your choir director's position, we know you'll do awesome.

bouellette said...

Happy Anniversay to the both of you.

Joseph James said...

All the mushy stuff aside... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

JAMES said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY YOU GUYS, SIS CARMEN AND I ARE PROUD AND GLAD TO HAVE YOU BOTH AS SUCH A BLESSING IN OUR LIVES. GLAD TO HEAR OF ALL THE GREAT REPORTS OF CHURCH GROWTH AND BLESSINGS

Kassie said...

Happy Anniversary!!!! Sorry I'm late...I actually FORGOT to check the blogs yesterday! (how could I, I know!)

Misty said...

Happy Anniversary to the both of you!

MotherT said...

Happy Anniversary, a little late. It's soooo good to see couples that keep working at marriage! God bless you both, and bless your home with many more years together!

Joel said...

Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple.
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We are so excited about all that God is doing for you. We look forward to hearing many more great reports. We love you guys.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your 18th anniversary! May God bless you with many more wonderful years together.

Sincerely,

Carol Connell

Gene Holley said...

Thanks for all your kind words! We love and appreciate all of you!