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They said they were delivering a message from a group called, \u2018Mountain Climbers\u2019, who would like to organize a Thanksgiving Event, for our spiritual journey. We were told that our contribution to the event would be minimal except to invite our friends and family. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We didn\u2019t have much to say to that, except that we shall pray that all glory and honour be to God and His will be done. When I reflected on the happenings, I could only echo the words of Psalms 118:23-24 <\/strong><strong>\u201cThis is God\u2019s doing, and it shall be marvelous in our eyes, and we shall rejoice and be glad in it\u201d. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Regarding our 50 years of married life, since 28\/6\/1975, it has not been a story of our strength, wisdom or perfection, but a testimony of God\u2019s faithfulness through every season. We have had moments of joy and laughter, trials and tears, strength and weakness, lack and plenty. 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