The Ward Family: Happy 60th Anniversary!!

"Marriage is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together and nothing matters more than your own sense of balance and your choice of partner." - Amy Bloom

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

One persons interpretation of the verse above: (This was the scripture at our wedding)
HOPE OF REWARD - Vs. 9 When two work together, there is more production.

HELP IN TROUBLE - Vs. 10 When we have difficulty while working with a partner the partner can help us. When we have difficulty while working alone, there's nobody to help.

HEAT OF FELLOWSHIP - Vs. 11 Without someone with whom to share there is a coldness of spirit. When we have a partner with whom to share the things of God there is warmth or heat.

HARDNESS OF UNITY - Vs. 12 When an individual is attacked, he is more likely to be defeated. When two people are attacked, it is more likely that they will not be defeated. If three people are attacked, it's like trying to rip apart three cords closely bound together. It is hard to do. When three Christians stand together in the Lord, Satan will have a hard time defeating them. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

This whole blog is a tribute to my grandparents, Jack and Louella Hermanski. They were married in the Hunter United Methodist Church on August 6, 1950. This year marked their 60th wedding anniversary. What remarkable people they are. I look at their marriage and admire them both. They really have this all figured out. One thing many people fail to do, is put God at the center of their marriage. Their marriage has always been centered around God, and you can tell that by their words, actions and love for one another. My grandparents then put their spouses needs first and foremost after their personal and joint relationship with God. I love them so much. They truly are inspirational people, and have passed these values onto their children.

I love the first saying by Amy Bloom. Marriage really is one long intimate dance. Whether you are slow dancing, or two stepping over hurdles in life, or fast dancing to some good ole rock in roll and you feel like life is flying by... it is all about the dance. Who is leading? Do I lead, does he lead, it all depends on the "dance" and situations in life. The most important thing is to make sure you never lose sight of one another, and always keep your hands held tight.

Below are some memories from their special day:

Below: The anniversary cake!