We all love a good celebration. Birthdays, Holidays, and especially anniversaries. We celebrate anniversaries for all kinds of things, Historic events like the founding of the country, Pearl Harbor, and 9/11; Cultural events like the moon landing and Woodstock; Organizational events like business openings or product introductions like the Ford Mustang; and then there are Life Marker events like birthdays, weddings and the death of a loved one. Of all these, the wedding anniversary is probably the most celebrated.

Suzanne and I have tried to celebrate our wedding anniversary in special ways over the years. We took a Caribean cruise on a couple of them. Other years, special trips have also occurred. When we don’t go somewhere, we try to celebrate by doing something special locally like going out to dinner or making a special dinner at home.

August 1st was another anniversary for us, a Life Marker in itself, one that kind of slipped by without much fanfare. August 1, 2020, was the day we learned of Suzanne’s Cancer and this was our 1st anniversary. Although a day that changed our lives forever a year ago, that day didn’t seem like much of a day to celebrate; Or is it?

Every year that Suzanne is with us should be something to celebrate. Every additional year that she sits in church with us, sews with friends at the restaurant, and attends grandkids’ events is very special. Every day that she beats the odds that are stacked against her in this battle for her life is a day that we should be thankful for.

So from here on, I hope you join me in celebrating August 1st as a new Life Marker. It will not serve as a day to recognize the discovery of her cancer but to celebrate how precious life is and the number of years God has allowed her to remain a part of our lives.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 23:6

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