How does one spell "ecstasy"?  I can describe it more through photos than I can spell it.  Last weekend, Larry and I were honored, loved and appreciated so much at our 50^th Marriage and Ministry Anniversary Celebration.  It was "fun-tastic"!  It felt almost like a bit of heaven on earth.  When we walked in and saw all the "Happy 50^th" decorations, gold anniversary cards and precious people there, we just stood there stunned asking ourselves, "Is this really real?  Can this truly be?  Have we really completed 50 years on the road? (Makes me more tired just thinking about it---wow---that is a lot of yellow lines and states lines passed by.)

I can truly say "What a ride"….especially being married to Larry, my best friend and ministry mate.  No, the journey has not been all roses and sweetness but it has been absolutely wonderful and exciting.  We have lived and shared a life of love, trust and faith---knowing we were meant for each other living in the center of God's will which has given us perfect peace!

We especially want to thank our children, LaDawn, Donovan, LaShawn and Liam, the Larry Lundstrom Ministry's Board of Directors and our office girls, Barb, Marne and Tricia (Larry calls them "Larry's angels").  They all planned and worked so hard to make it a lifelong memory and it truly was a celebration!  We are going to keep it at the top of our memory as we aren't sure we will be around to celebrate our 75^th!  HA!

Here's a snippet of photos to give you a taste of our great 50^th celebration.  There will be more photos in the November issue of the newsletter.  If you do not already receive our monthly newsletters and would like to, be sure to email our office (llmin@venturecomm.net).

Singing and Celebrating at Elk River, MN

It was so wonderful to celebrate with our children and Liam, our son-in-law!

"Larry's Angels" (the office staff): Marne, Barb, and Tricia

Larry and I were so blessed to have our board members there: 

Percy Kallevig, and Doug & Deb Jones. (Caroline Johnson not pictured)

Speaking of celebrating 50 years, we are excited for this upcoming weekend where we will be ministering at Minot, ND….First Assembly of God Church, 1805 2nd St. SE, Minot, ND 58701 at 11:00 AM.  We will be sharing memories and the incredible story of the Gospel - we'd love to see you there!

Happy fall - enjoy the beautiful colors and gorgeous weather!

Gloria