buckee Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'm feeling on top of the world right now, and give God all the praise and Glory. My Son Troy got married this weekend, which was a really joyous occasion , because he came to know Jesus as his Saviour and didn't want to live like he was any more. As some of you old timers know, I had a son and daughter from my first wife, when I was married at age 17. The marriage lasted 6 years, but I wasn't fit to be married or be a father, because of my bad habits. We split up back in Ontario, and I went west and ended up here on Vancouver Island with a new bride, and another daughter. Life is a funny thing, because as time went by, my X-wife remarried, and also moved around the country here and there, until I completely lost track of her, for a few years. Then she and the family, plus the in-laws ended up settling on Southern Vancouver Island, about 20 years ago. My son and I were reunited at that time, but my daughter Stacey wanted nothing, absolutely nothing to do with me. I don't really know why she was so bitter, accept for the fact I had been absent as a father for so many years. I still sent her Christmas cards and gifts and birthday cards and gifts, for years, with very little response accept the odd thank you note. A have always prayed that some day, we would reunite but nothing ever happened, and I didn't want to force myself on her. Time went by (almost 30 years now) and she got married to an older fella, and just had a baby last year. I actually gave up ever meeting her about 3 years ago, and stopped all communication with her. My X-wife has always been very bitter toward me too. Yesterday, at my son's wedding, it all changed. I met my daughter, husband and grandchild, and my x-wife, and my x-mother-in-law. My x-wife also accepted Jesus as her Saviour about 10 years ago (she said) and my daughter has also recently accepted him as her Saviour as well. There were a lot of hugs, a lot of tears, and a great time had by all. Many of my Prayers were all answered yesterday, and inspite of my illness right now, I am very thankful and happy. I also slept like a baby last night for the first time in months. A very heavy weight has been lifted from my life, my shoulders and my mind. Thank you Lord. Here's some pictures My long lost daughter, Stacey My new son-in-law, ..LOL and my granddaughter Sofia That's my x-wife and I on the right. My wife Diana took the picture. We were really confusing the photographer...LOL My son Troy and Cristina, with their two kids Anika(the youngest) and Katrina. My son Troy and Christina My daughter Stacey, her husband Hugh (my new son-in-law...LOL), and their daughter Sofia And here's a comical one of my X-wife (Sue) and I when we were young. (Steven (Racksie) will like this one) Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Steve, congrats to your son, and to you for being able to reunite with everyone. Hopefully things can move forward now and heal. God moves mountains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Yes, God moved a very large mountain yesterday, and my wife Diana and my x-wife Sue got along really good too, and talked a lot. I feel like a new man today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thanks Steve for sharing your day and family with us, I am sure it made you feel just a little better for at least a little while, you have beautiful family, and it's great love and happiness was shared by all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Congratulations to your son and to your family. Sounds like everything worked out well. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Absolutely awesome story! I am so happy for you and pray that these things continue: your "new man" feeling, the new-found relationship between you and your daughter, and the acceptance of Jesus as Savior by your family members. Thanks for sharing such great news! Congrats to your son and his new wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 that is great steve!! so happy for you and your family:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Great looking family as a whole ... :cool: Glad to hear your kids are now in their fathers life,, as well as the grandchildren... :) Great pictures of a great family Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Congratulations to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thats awesome Steve!!!:cool: A big Congrats to you on your family.:) Thank you Lord for answering my friend's prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Steve........... Great news! Again, proves nothing more than that we serve an AWESOME God! Also, love the pants in the last picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Steve........... Great news! Again, proves nothing more than that we serve an AWESOME God! Also, love the pants in the last picture! Shucks:o ...thanks..LOL:D Thanks folks. My God is an awesome God !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfinator Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is so totally cool Steve! We all can forgive you for missing the first day of hunting season! LOL God is so good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 That's great, Steve. So happy to hear all that happy news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 gotta love that last pic........congrats on the wedding...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 That's great news Buckee!Glad to see everybody come together and get along at your sons wedding.It's nice to read a story like that and cheer me up a little on a Monday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is AWESOME news. Sooooo happy for you Steve. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!:):) ( Love that last pic btw. You still have those pants?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is awesome Steve! Praise God! Im glad that finally worked out bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thank you brothers and sisters No, I don't still have those pants Andrea. And if I did, I wouldn't tell ya :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowin_in_illinois Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 That's wonderful news!....to God be the glory! ....oh, and nice picture "Hippie!" ...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is great Steve. Congratulations to your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_postal Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Awesome news, Steve!! What a wonderful story.......just the lift you needed! Who says prayers don't get anwered?? Praise God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Awesome Steve ----- I am very happy for you ps -- love that last pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 For a minute Steve I thought that last pic was Cody after he got his hair cut...LOL...:D j/k of coarse... Hey a big congrats to you and your son... That is awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I got a really nice email from my x-wife and my daughter Stacey today too. It just keeps getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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