Irene, Dave’s bride of 27+ years, I share with you the verse that Dee, my bride of 42 years, gave me for my birthday this year. 

But I’ll take the hand of those who don’t know the way, who can’t see where they’re going.  I’ll be a personal guide to them, directing them through unknown country.  I’ll be right there to show them what roads to take, make sure they don’t fall into the ditch.  These are the things I’ll be doing for them--sticking with them, not leaving them for a minute.  Isaiah 42:16 (The Message)

Irene, I taught students English and literature for four years and would ask my students what phrases jumped out at them or meant something to them.  In the above verse, I love the following:

* I’ll take the hand
* I’ll be a personal guide
* I’ll be right there
* (I’ll) show them
* (I’ll) make sure
* sticking with them
* not leaving them for a minute

Isn’t it fantastic to know that you, Dave, Jocelyn and JoAnna are never alone!  Dee and I will continue to place you at the feet of our wonderful God.  We are asking Him to completely heal you.  He’s in the business of doing that, you know.  Irene and Dave, many people love you, but no one loves you more than God because so many years ago you embraced God at the foot of His Son’s cross and became part of His eternal family.

Your friends,

Dave & Dee Neely