The Jubilee
In biblical times, every 50 years marked the "Jubilee" - debts were forgiven, slaves were freed, and land was returned to its original owners. Jubilee years also required that farmers "rest" their land allowing nature time to replenish it.
Although this is our traditional summer trek to Ohio which Amy and I have made for 11 or 12 years, this year is a bit different as we're also using it to acknowledge a special milestone - no not my birthday we observed that by flying on planes occupied by people with small bladders - we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amy's parent's - Bernie and Priscilla
A half century of love and patience...not necessarily always in that order I suspect...which is a remarkable feat by anyone's standards - certainly mine.
Unlike biblical times, there won't be any slaves freed or land returned but we've made arrangements to get all of the children and grandchildren together in one place - something that grows increasingly difficult as the kids get older - for at least a few days.
It won't be anything too fancy...it will be family.
But perhaps - like the rules regarding the lands of old - this small effort on our parts will serve to nourish and replenish two wondrous hearts - hearts that have blessed so many.
posted by Michael
©The Main Point by Michael Main
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5 Comments:
how about, just like Jubilee of the old testament....why you free a slave or two?? Yes...free Amy from the kitchen!!! Order in...order out...lol...just set her free!!!
I didn't know it was thier anniversary....congratulations to a great couple. LLP
How absolutely lovable and loving they appear to be!
You've posted that picture here before, haven't you? Their adoreableness is hard to forget! Happy 50th to Amy's parents...
Their actual anniversary is in November but we're "celebrating" it now because we can get the family together now a lot easier.
And yes, I have posted that picture before...being in Ohio I don't have access to my collection of family photos so I actually swiped that one off the blog from a previous date :)
-M
Happyversary, Priscilla and Bernie! You've done well!
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