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Praying for the Next Step in Retirement

Chiara and CroixI’m praying for what Jesus wants my wife Cindy and me to do as we have had a major decline in work for our little company. Why would this be you might wonder. But we’re not alone in this now.

Basically, times have changed and for the kind of work we do another technology has grown. But, besides AI technology, the agricultural community is having a lot of financial problems too. Causing this are also probably things like politics, tariffs, exports, the price of just about everything has gone up significantly and war.

We’re not only praying about this but also talking to clients and working harder to get work. We’ve been worried but don’t have any answers yet from the work standpoint. However, we’ve grown older, our family members are scattered around the country.

So, change is not foreign to us. We’ve been blessed for a number of times thinking what do we do in our jobs and in our companies when we’ve had to change. I believe our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit have provided.

In the picture is my wife Cindy and two of our pets, Croix and Chiara, after we took them to a long walk and stopped for some lunch. As we look toward full retirement we certainly have more time for other activities, like helping others in our faith.

Happy Anniversary Baby

Chuck and Cindy AnniversaryThat’s my message to my wife Cindy. Today’s our 29th wedding anniversary! This photo was taken after breakfast this morning. We’re relaxing for a couple days at a Lake Ozark B&B.

It may sound a little sweet but I love my wife as much as ever. We started dating in college and got married the week after I graduated. I seriously encourage all married couples to keep working at it. It is worth it. Even when it isn’t easy. I would have to say that sharing our Catholic faith has been a real blessing in our marriage. Cindy converted prior to our marriage and that was her decision and I’m very grateful that she did and that the Lord has blessed her with a great faith.

Our Lady of the LakeThis morning we attended Mass at Our Lady of The Lake. This is the huge statue of Mary that sits on top of the church overlooking the lake.

So I wish everyone a happy holiday weekend and if you are married then I pray for you and hope you have a long and satisfying marriage. Here’s a marriage prayer I found online.

We thank you, O God, for the Love You have implanted in our hearts. May it always inspire us to be kind in our words, considerate of feeling, and concerned for each other’s needs and wishes. Help us to be understanding and forgiving of human weaknesses and failings. Increase our faith and trust in You and may Your Prudence guide our life and love. Bless our Marriage O God, with Peace and Happiness, and make our love fruitful for Your glory and our Joy both here and in eternity.