June 6th, 1944, was a big day in history. It was the day the Allied forces stormed the coast of France, beginning the liberation of western Europe from Nazi control. The term D-day, as it's been called, is a code name for any major military action or operation.
In a sense, I can call my wedding anniversary on June 6th another D-day, or rather Dean-day. After three years of postponements and cancellations, we finally found ourselves liberated from our singlehood and embarking on a new life together as husband and wife.
Even though Dean's been gone seven long years now, on days like today our wedding in 1976 feels like it was yesterday. The road wasn't always smooth for us, but we took our bumps and heartaches to God and grew from them personally and spiritually.
I praise God every day for the hope we have that we'll be together again with the Lord on the day when Christ comes in the clouds to take us home. Now, that will surely be a D-day worth celebrating!
