A Hidden Treasure, a Gift of Friendship & LoveFifty-five years ago,
on this day in Center Valley, I met a lovely young woman Joanne McDevitt who became
my best friend and my wife and remains both today.
A hidden treasure studying at Gwynedd Mercy came to a “mixer” [dance] at
Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales [now De Sales University] and our
lives were blessed from above. Our friendship
and marriage [November 21, 1970] guided by our Guardian Angels has grown and
matured through our years together.
Five adult children, three wonderful daughters-in-law, a terrific
son-in-law and ten grandchildren [9 here and 1 in heaven].
We were fortunate to
work together for many years at De Sales University where our love was strenghtened
by the Salesian principal, “The measure of love is to love without measure.” Our faith nourished by Word and Sacrament [in
particular the Eucharist] at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bethlehem, PA.
In our current
cultural climate, our prayer is for our children, grandchildren, our nation and
our world, “May the Light and the Love of Jesus permeate all people and May
His Kingdom Come.” Pope Francis reminds us that even the smallest act kindness
and compassion mirror God’s love,
something our world desperately needs.
Here is our photo with
our grandchildren in Sunset Beach, N.C. July 2021 [our daughter-in-law Amy and
our son-in-law Kyle are holding our two youngest grandchildren, Elin and Kellen].
Dear God thank you,
thank you, thank you for the hidden treasure I am blessed to share my life with
as friend and wife.
I love you, Joanne.
Our Lady of
Perpetual Help, pray for us.
St. Francis de Sales
lift our prayers to the Lord.
May God Be Praised and
your day be Blessed.
So beautiful Dad!! Happy anniversary!!
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