Happy Anniversary Mom + Pops

Proverbs 31:10-12, 28
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that she shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Ephesians 5:25-29

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

Momma W and Pops,

I know we are all grateful for the example that you have been to us and others in the greater Manhattan community. Your example has not only been in your marriage, but through your walk with Christ. As your children, we are all so truly grateful to have such a powerful example and such great leaders as you two lovebirds.

I know I speak for Megan and Ashley when I say, how grateful we are that you both raised such loving, gentle, yet strong men of valor in the Rivers home. The example that you started 33 years ago has poured over into our generation, and will continue for many generations to come.

Through you, we have learned the meaning of honor, commitment, respect, and love. We have witnessed a true love story and a genuine friendship. You have honored your children, by honoring God and His Word. You have established a strong foundation for the Rivers family, we are so grateful that God allowed us to be a part. We know that the blessings our children will experience are because of the ways you have been faithful and obedient.

In a society where divorce seems to be the easy way out or a quick fix, it is with great joy that we are able to have you two be a reflection of the unbreakable bond that God designed. You are the true epitome of “happily every after...”

So, today we honor and celebrate the patriarch and matriarch of the Rivers Dynasty. We love you so much and wish you 33 more years of love, faith, laughter and joy.

Happy Anniversary!!