This is a short post, but likely one of my most thoughtful ones. This woman is my wife, my life.
This woman was a gift from God. She came into my life at a time I was at my lowest point. I did not look for her. She appeared in my inbox, complimenting me on my autobiography, which I was writing. I’m still writing it.
I ended up seeing a psychologist, but after several sessions, I stopped because she made more sense than what I was paying for. She has stood by my side without fail. She has shown me what true unconditional love is all about. That is a God-given gift. Seventeen years later and almost eleven years married, we are a fundamentally strong couple.
Yes, we made mistakes. Some big, some small. But God brought us to Him and has become our rock and foundation of faith. There are things we may be facing, but He has said we will endure, and with continued faith, we will overcome. We are indeed growing old together. I could not think of anyone else to do that with. Happy Valentines.
About JimR, Chaplain
I'm a 75-year-old guy, in October 2025, who worked in Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune for 28 years and now retired as of 31 Dec 16. I've worked in medical records, the Health Benefits Department, Billing, and the IT department and retired as the Personnel Security Manager for the hospital. I'm a musician and Corvette enthusiast. Yes, I have had two. I traded my second Corvette for a Harley Davidson Fat Boy in mid-summer 2019. Then in 2024, I traded to an HD FreeWheeler FLRT. I've already ridden the new one a thousand miles in 6 weeks. I'm also searching for a fresh new outlook on life with new spiritual insight among other things. I was ordained a minister in 20190202. I've become certified with the American Chaplaincy Association through Aidan University in June '21. Presently, I am a volunteer Chaplain with our county Sheriff's Office. I've found that with the unconditional love of my companion, Libby Rowe life is complete through God. She's a beautiful, vibrant, giving woman who gives her all in everything she puts her mind to do. She and I married on 24 July 2015. She was ordained in February 2022. She has a blog too called Under a Carolina Moon. Give it a visit.
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