A Tribute to Jerry . . .

A milestone has been reached in the Mc Giffin household. Twenty-five years of married life. Now that’s something to be excited about!

I certainly take little credit for reaching this milestone. I know how difficult it is to live with me! I am thankful that God saw fit to bring Jerry and me together and equip Jerry with everlasting qualities that would keep us together and in good partnership.

I created a card just for the occasion (below) so Jerry would know how much I appreciate and love him. I’m thankful for all we’ve been through together, and that we’re still together.



Twenty-six years ago we met in an alley . . . a bowling alley that is, and I fell in love with Jerry's truck. At least, that's what he says. Jerry tells the story that his truck is what attracted me to him. (And I must confess, it didn't hurt any!) I wrote a story about that truck titled, Dream Ride. (And it was published in Ford Times, October 1990. They even paid me $100!) I think you’ll enjoy reading it below:

"A woman met her husband in a Ford pickup, and now they're two for the road."

"I grew up in the city, and my dad and all of our family friends drove cars. But I always wanted to ride in a truck. Trucks represented the country to me, and I yearned for wide-open spaces away from the confusion of the city.

One day, I got my wish. I had a date with a gentleman named Jerry, who drove a green 1977 Ford F-150 pickup. When he came to pick me up, I don't know which one I was more excited to see--Jerry or the truck.

What a date! Riding in the truck was everything I'd dreamed it would be. Being higher off the road gave a new dimension to riding around, and I discovered scenery I never knew existed. As for Jerry, we fell in love and married, so the green pickup became mine, too. I left the city behind and moved to the country, where Jerry lived.

His pickup was only the beginning. We replaced his several years ago with a blue 1985 Ford F-150 (which I helped select), but in my heart, I always will fondly remember the green pickup that changed my life.

During the week, I drive a 1989 Tempo to work, but whenever I get the chance, I sit high in the seat of our truck. Whether it's on my way to church on Sunday mornings or on a trip to my mother's, our pickup is the way to go."

And that's the truth!

One of the nicest things Jerry did for me was nickname me ""NOTE"worthy." And that, of course, is because of my passion to write notes to encourage others. Jerry is the one who encouraged me to write my first book, and he was 100% behind me when I started speaking to groups about note writing. He saw the benefit one receives when they get a note of encouragement. And God is the one who put that desire in my heart and gave me the gift to write.

I love you, honey. You’re number 2 in my heart, after our Saviour. I think we'll celebrate our next 25 years in heaven.