The Miracle of Us

There’s no simple way to explain a love, like ours, that has stood the test of decades, raised a family, weathered grief, and still finding joy in the ordinary. 

The miracle of us isn’t found in big moments or perfect days. It is found in our mornings over coffee; shared glances and holding hands; prayers over each other, our family and our ministry; deep conversations and laughter that has never been lost.

We started young, but we had old souls; we were naïve, but not ignorant. We failed many times and got right back up together.        

We were committed to each other, but especially to the Lord.  

That commitment is the glue that has held us together. 

The miracle of us.

We recently celebrated Ed's 75th birthday. I find myself thankful, not just for the years we’ve been given, but for the life we’ve lived — a life of ministry, faith, love, family and legacy.

Birthdays are invitations to pause, reflect, and give thanks. So allow me a few minutes to do just that.

For more than 50 years, Ed has served God faithfully — as a worship leader, student minister, senior pastor, shepherd, counselor, and friend.  His passion throughout those years, serving in 10 different churches, was to teach God's Word and share the Gospel in a way that those listening would find practical application that would affect change in their lives.      

He has stood beside hospital beds, baptized new believers, married young couples, counseled troubled hearts and walked with families through grief. 

He’s prayed when no one else saw, and carried burdens that were never his own.

His life has impacted more people than we’ll ever know this side of heaven.

But the greatest sermons he’s ever preached have been in how he lives: with kindness, humility, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for Jesus.

Our marriage has been more than a partnership — it’s been a ministry of its own. For all these years we have walked side by side through joy and sorrow. And through it all, we have always found God faithful.

We’ve raised five children, watched 20 grandchildren come into the world and now have sweet June, our first great-grandchild. Each one is a reminder of God’s goodness.  In a grouping of pictures of all 20 of our grandkids, a plaque hangs over the top that says...    

"All because two people fell in love."  The miracle of us!

This Psalm was given to me at the birth of our fourth child. It has been a treasure to me and it continues to remind me that each member of our family is a blessing directly from God's hands to our hearts.

Psalm 128                                                  

Blessings on all who reverence and trust the Lord—on all who obey him!  Their reward shall be prosperity and happiness.  

Your wife shall be contented in your home. And look at all those children! There they sit around the dinner table as vigorous and healthy as young olive trees. That is God’s reward to those who reverence and trust him. May the Lord continually bless you with heaven’s blessings as well as with human joys.                               

May you live to enjoy your grandchildren! And may God bless Israel!

As we reflect on a 75th birthday,  this isn’t just a celebration of age — it’s a celebration of legacy. Of a life well-lived. Of a heart fully surrendered. Of the miracle of what God can do through two people who say “yes” to Him. I see the hand of God over every chapter of our story.

The miracle of us.

As we celebrate the gift of 75 years and reflect on 50+ years of faithful ministry, we’d love to hear from you. Whether he baptized you, married you, prayed for you, preached a message that changed your life, or simply gave you a warm smile when you needed it most — your memories matter.

If Ed has touched your life in any way, I invite you to share your thoughts, stories, or birthday wishes in the comments below. Your words will be a blessing not just to Ed, but to all who have been a part of this incredible journey.

Thank you all for being a part of the miracle of us.