Last Sunday we were invited to my niece's home near Preston,about an hour away.The occasion was my bother and sister in laws Ruby wedding.Peter,my brother, married a German girl in 1965.They were wonderfully happy.They had two daughters and then Ute became ill.She had malignant melanoma.She had all the treatment,seemed to be OK and had a third child.She had almost reached the magic five year mark clear of cancer when it returned.She sadly died aged 32 ,leaving three children aged 9 ,6 and 4.We were all heartbroken.AT this time Peter was a Methodist minister .A young lady at his church helped him out when Ute was in hospital baby sitting for him.Well, to cut a long story short Peter married Janet,40 years ago last Sunday.Janet was 23 when she took on three children and the role of a minister's wife.She had never cooked,washed etc for a family.She has been AMAZING!!!They went on to have a son of their own.All four children were there on Sunday plus seven grandchildren and what a happy bunch they are.She joked that the first wash she did when they got married she was faced with 17 odd socks!!!Janet has had health problems over the years(ME) but is quite well at the moment and enjoying life.
I wanted to share this occasion with you ,with all the gloom around at the moment it was wonderful to share this truly happy day.
What a wonderful story to be celebrating Barbara x
ReplyDeleteA wonderful cheering day to share indeed! I hope they have many more happy family times together and with you too!
ReplyDeleteGood times are always better shared !
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely, heart warming story. Pat
ReplyDeleteTHe story has such a wonderful ending doesn't it? I am so glad Peter and his children found Janet, and she them!
ReplyDeleteSuch a tragic beginning to the story but how lovely that your brother found love again, a wonderful reason to celebrate.
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