Thursday, June 4, 2015

My Happily Married Children!

Jon and Alyssa
All four of my children are married, as most of you know. They are happily married! Alyssa and Jon have been married four years and she can't say enough good things about how wonderful he is as a husband. She's had to go away a few days for weddings without him and he hates being apart from her! 

Ryan and Erin
Ryan and Erin have been married five years and are still going strong, even with a third baby on the way. They have us watch their children once a week so they can have alone time. They always have a great time together. Ryan told me there is nothing he would change about Erin! 

Steven and Emily
Steven just told me that Emily makes him SO happy. I thanked Emily for making my son so happy and she responded, "We make each other SO happy! I love being married." 

Cassi and Ryan
We just spent several days with Ryan and Cassi and they are adorable together. When Ryan is studying, he wants Cassi by his side. They are like two peas in a pod. Cassi doesn't let things about Ryan bother her. I read this quote recently, "You will encounter people today who have the potential to drive you crazy--but remember, only you can give them the keys." Cassi doesn't give Ryan the keys often! She loves and accepts him the way he is and they enjoy doing all the same things; hating to be apart.

All of my children's spouses have parents who are still married and love Jesus. They are all wonderful people and we love them. We are blessed. The Bible is right. There is NO greater joy than to see your children walk in Truth because when they walk in Truth, their lives are a LOT better. God's ways are to protect us and are the best for us. Sure, we're still going to have trials and tribulations and they all have their own personal struggles but we can have happy, strong marriages, disciplined and secure children, warm and joyful homes and be a light to those around us. There is NOTHING that can compare to God's ways. 

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 1:4

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2happy4 66p · 512 weeks ago

I LOVE this post! Thank you for sharing it. My children are still so small and I pray for them to have wonderful marriages if the Lord calls them to marriage (which I hope so because I want grand babies!)

Do you just have grandchildren from one son right now?
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Lori Alexander 122p · 512 weeks ago

So far. Praying for more everyday! :) They all want children and it'll be in God's perfect timing.
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Marie · 512 weeks ago

How lovely. Thanks for the update, very encouraging. I was wondering if they are quiverful or believe in some sort of birth control? Asking, as i noticed three out of four couples don't have children and have wondering about this topic myself.

God Bless

Marie
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Lori Alexander 122p · 512 weeks ago

I'm not sure what they believe in this area, Marie. I'm not sure they're fully convicted one way or another. They are grown adults now and get to decide those issues as a couple. They know how I feel because of my blog but I still think it's truly between each couple to decide for themselves! They are all wise adults so I know they're seeking the Lord and His wisdom.
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Lady Virtue · 512 weeks ago

This is a wonderful post to see in the morning; it's a blessing! I love hearing your testimonies about your children and their joyful married lives.

May God bless you and Ken with a quiver full of grand babies ! :-)
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Lori Alexander 122p · 512 weeks ago

Thank you, Lady Virtue! We would love that!
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lauraashley · 512 weeks ago

I think a big problem these days is WHERE to meet a spouse. If your own community doesn't have anyone, where are people to turn?
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Lori Alexander 122p · 512 weeks ago

I know couples who met from those dating services online. Get involved in a big church around you. Those are two ways for those who are seeking a spouse. Steven met Emily at his big church, Ryan met Erin at college, Ryan was Steven's good friend and the first time Ryan met Cassi, they liked each other and Jon lived with us for awhile when he needed a place to stay {Alyssa was in Jackson with Ballet Magnificat at the time} but he eventually pursued her and won her heart.
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Ken · 512 weeks ago

Young Christian adults who want to find a godly spouse must go where godly people are. This is often in large church college and young adult groups, solid Christian colleges, and if they have godly friends, strongly consider being part of their match making.

It used to be that parents set up the kids because they had great relationships with other godly parents, so they knew the hearts of their kids. Now a days, it is often a godly friend who gets them set up.

One of our kids it was the solid Bible college.
One through family friends and a parent's help.
One by way of a friend who went to a Christian college then got the couple together in a completely different city.
One by taking an adventure to be a part of a huge young adult group, but before she even got to it, was introduced to a brother's best friend who was over for dinner. They fell in love over board games that the two love to play.

So all our kids except one were introduced by family and friends in some way.

I will add that my match making % is quite low. I try matching and it often does not work out... but at least I am giving two godly kids options they would not have had otherwise. If the whole family of God did this, I think the young adults would be married off fast. It is the lie of Satan that the church has adopted that each young adult should go find their spouse on their own. This is not only unBiblical, it is not helpful to those who need the contacts to be able to have a choice of a godly spouse. One more area that the church is a church within walls, but needs to tear down the walls and be a church to others outside of Sundays.... and into real life.
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Dawn E. Brown · 512 weeks ago

Beautiful children Lori, thanks for sharing, Dawn E. Brown
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Lori Alexander 122p · 512 weeks ago

You're welcome, Dawn!
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Helen · 512 weeks ago

Lori and Ken

Lovely to have an update on your Godly family, you are very blessed!.

Blessings to you both as ever
Helen UK
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Lori Alexander 122p · 512 weeks ago

Thank you, Helen! We appreciate your support and the encouragment you give us.
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Bibi · 512 weeks ago

So precious! Your children all look so happy, what a joy to see :)
May God continue to bless them, and you!
Have a wonderful weekend,Lori!

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