(Belinda wrote and read this poem in 2013 at the 70th wedding anniversary of her Grandma and Grandpa Bollinger, whom she loved dearly. The Bollinger Clan at that time had reached 75 people – all because two people fell in love!)
I think it's all right to say, I come from good stock
A lot of unique things thrown into one big pot.
Seventy years ago two people said, "I love you"
That many years shared - known by very few.
God made sure nothing was left to guess
To make it, He would have to be their guest.
And, oh, how their life has shined
With blessing after blessing, and more to find.
I've heard it said we're all cut from the same cloth
Truth is, by the blood we have all been bought.
By grace we have been set free
So true, that shows on our family tree.
Abraham was told his descendants would out-number the stars
And this family He made will not miss that by far.
Our numbers and years grow and grow
And we are scattered to and fro.
But we remain always together in our hearts
With love and devotion never to part.
I have been told family is forever
With roots so deep and branches so many
our family tree no one can severe.
With five generations and counting our numbers are many
And seeming no end to talent and gifts, if any.
We all know our greatest gift is heaven
Yet many earthly blessings to us have been given.
So, to you both we lift a glass
To memories made as through this life we pass.
For you both being our heroes give God praise
Thank you for guidance through life's crazy maze.
Our house built on rock instead of sand
For good choices made, You had a hand.
From humble beginnings in immeasurable riches
With God always keeping it between the ditches.
And knowing Your love will last through eternity
Is as perfect as love can be.
My husband’s sweet niece (and mine, too)…
Belinda lives in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, enjoying her three grown children and five grandchildren. She loves the outdoors, art and writing. Suffice it to say, Belinda has joy in her heart that bubbles over and blesses everyone she is around!
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