One raised where hymns rang within walls One grew up where His name was never called. He came to Jesus when he was small As a young teen she answered God’s call. Her first big prayer breathed into the dark "Find me a man who’ll guard my heart" Church sip and sing, the light flipped on Hearts connecting before the last song. Two thousand miles couldn’t thwart God’s plans Hand-written letters kept the love-fires burning. The question asked. An answer given. Two hearts and lives converged. They spoke of two or three little ones Seven came, one by one (Read the names) Lynn-A-uh, Kyle, Kevin and Grace, Caleb, Daniel and Delcy—each received as gifts from God. Eleven grandkids now call them "mine" A great-grandson’s breath soon to arrive God’s pen still writes, unscripted, divine His mysterious ways keep their story alive. Moves and milestones, joys and grief Ups and downs they never thought they’d know But their love’s a flame that won’t go out Burns brighter now than ever before. Fifty years traced from Minnesota’s cold To San Diego sun, Homer’s hush, Smokies’ delight God’s goodness and mercy in each year and each place Until the last breath’s done. Valleys and highs, their Good Shepherd to guide Faithful Father, their every need supplied. Every step marked by His loving hand Their 50 years a testament to His good plan. Moves and milestones, joys and grief Ups and downs they never thought they’d know But their love’s a flame that won’t go out Burns brighter now than ever before. Fifty years traced from Minnesota’s cold To San Diego sun, Homer’s hush, Smokies’ delight. God’s goodness and mercy in each year and each place Until the last breath’s done Valleys and highs, their Good Shepherd to guide Faithful Father, every need supplied. Every step marked by His loving hand Their 50 years a testament to His good plan. The greatest gift in all our lives Is Jesus Christ, Him crucified. Raised to life that we may know Him Loved by Him, we receive His blessings. No richer blessing flows beneath the sun. Then when two lives journey as one. God declared it. The truth stands plain. It is not good for man to be alone. He gave woman as his helper, his delight, his home. Husbands to lead, provide, love, and protect. Giver of every good gift, we give You thanks. We marvel at your love and plan. You do all things well. You do all things well.