Rev. Raymond and Esther- 50th Wedding Anniversary!




This past weekend we had the privilege of celebrating the renewal of wedding vows with our distant cousins. They celebrated 50 years of marriage together! What a testimony to the world. Yes, you can stay married to the same spouse for 50 years. What an accomplishment! The ceremony was beautiful and the vows they exchanged were from the heart and spontaneous! We laughed, cried, laughed and cried some more. Esther looked radiant and Raymond did as well. They both were glowing. You could see the love that they have for one another in the way they spoke to each other and stared into each other eyes. Raymond was giddy and danced a bit as he walked Esther down they aisle. He did it again after they exchanged vows and kissed. It was precious. She makes him weak in his knees still! It definitely was a happy time for all!


The wedding party consisted of their grandchildren and "Endless Love" was was performed by their son Ray Jr. The reception was fabulous and the words of congratulations were all wonderful!

Raymond and Esther are great christians and he pastors in a small town off the 1 in Guadalupe near Arroyo Grande. He has been there for several years and God has blessed them and their endeavors. Esther has laboured beside him all those years and for many many years made tamales and sold them as a fundraiser for the church. They are beautiful people and I'm so thankful I got to spend a few summers with them in my late teens. The always showed christian character and I loved to be around them. Esther loves to play scrabble, which she is very good at. She is a true champ. I love them dearly and I'm so thankful again I was able to celebrate with them on their special occasion. Congratulations!


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