From John W. and Theressa Wesley
to our
Eight (8) Children and Nineteen (19) Grandchildren
“Bouquet of Love...”
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A Message of Love to Our Children “Bouquet of Love...”
Your parents were born
as truly soul mates—
God’s design... right from the very start!
From youthful, bashful high
school dreamers, two young hearts were
intertwined.
But, in those times
when love was tender, their young love was filled with trials.
She recalls as she’d
stroll by, how his eyes leapt forth and smiled,
showing his desire to hold her—and to shield her from
life’s cold;
So she reached out with sweet love notes, disregarding
her young pride,
But, before her notes could reach him, demon spirits
intervened,
thwarted by their so-called friend.
Then there was their
junior prom night, themed “...A Fantasy at Sea”;
Fate, then, grasped their tender moments during their time of ecstasy—
Love
was blooming; hormones...roaming; feelings...looming, brisk and wild
But, their
youth and mass confusion interfered with rationale!
Thus, their destiny was
threatened, killed by things they could not trace. Their whole life assumed a new pace, ‘cause each needed
time and space;
But the sadness that both
hearts felt made them pine for their soul’s mates,
yet their flirts and stolen glances kept the flame of love
in place.
Still, their
childish inhibitions kept their sweet, young love at bay.
Now, it would be 13 more
long years before their youthful horror was over.
Then... one cool, brisk
autumn evening, Fate led him to her
front door:
And, the moment that their eyes met, he exclaimed excitedly: “Theressa Gunnels!”
“John Wesley!” was her quick, brisk,
SHRILL... reply.
They embraced in haste, remembering...all the years they’d
let pass by.
From that day forward
... HAPPY ENDINGS!
And they lived and loved as soul mates—not... as if they’d suffered loss.
They were passionate in all things—deep in love...on one
accord.
In each other, they’d found flowers... full-matured and God-endowed.
God, then, formed a
perfect bouquet from the flowers they’d become.
In the center of the bouquet, was the image of God’s Son.
Their true love began
its course then... striving, thriving and abiding
in the power of God’s Love; and before they realized it,
eight YOUNGER flowers had burst in bloom
Adding to their family bouquet...and their happy-ever-after home!
Even now, when times
are quiet,
God sends them another flower—
jumping, bouncing to the rafters!!! ...giving them great satisfaction!!!
They thank God for all
their flowers—19 grandchildren, now, they cheer!
All...the center of
their joy; --All...sweet blessings God’s
bestowed...
Brilliant blessings... boundless love... countless grandeur
to enjoy!
Now they tell their
precious bouquet—their sweet blessings from the Lord:
Rest in Christ and you will, too, know
the same true love we now enjoy!
All Our Love--Mom and Dad--Grandparents, too! 9-14-14
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(...Written in third person
regarding the God-ordained relationship of John and Theressa Wesley...to their
8 Children and 19 grandchildren.)
