Friday, July 03, 2020
One more celebration of Joe Don and Jamie Ridgell
I write these very personal blogs occasionally because I want my people to know how special they are. I tell them but I think enough of them to say some things publicly.
So they just had their 20th anniversary. That is a big one. In our culture you do not really see as many 20 year anniversaries as you would think.
So here are a few quick things that make me proud about their twenty years.
They are still in love and they work at staying in love. They do date nights. They have get-away weekends.
They are great parents. That may be true because the kids are clearly 3rd in the heart order. They come behind Jesus and their folks. But they are ahead of anyone else.
Strong work ethic. They are both successful at their job. They are involved in ministry, both public and in those things no one knows about except those they help. They actively support their kids.
Their home is a ministry tool. Lots of people come to the Ridgell house. Their kids friends. The neighborhood kids. Their various church groups. Family. Friends. Those in need. Lots of meals go out of that house. Lots of prayers are said in that house.
They love Jesus. He is absolutely the center of their home. Everyone that knows them knows this to be true. By what they do and by what they say.
So I love them and am proud of them.
And to Joe Don and Jamie. Have fun getting away. Don't worry about the kids. What happens with Mimi and Pops stays with Mimi and Pops.
Thanks God for Joe Don and Jamie. Give them a long life together serving you.
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