How long do you get for murder?
Facetious question: but how long do you get for murder? A life sentence is about twenty years; but with remission for good behaviour you would probably be out in twelve. In the less serious cases, the sentence is often less – maybe as little as eight years. A whole life tarrif is very rare.
Ok – so that being the case, how come my wife and I have now been married for 32 years?
32 years! It truly does not seem possible that it is almost a third of a century since Nicky and I got married at Thetford Baptist Church in September 1977. That was the year Elvis Presley died, the year Jimmy Carter was elected as US President, the year Concorde made its first commercial flight to New York, the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. It was also the age of flaired trousers (first time round), and my wedding photos show me in a morning suit with long hair and flairs, wearing three inch platform shoes. Oh woe is me!
Anyway, incredible as it seems to me, here we are 32 years later – and Nicky and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary (on Thursday) – hopefully to be joined by our two offspring and our grandson for the day. A life sentence? Ask Nicky!
Last Sunday’s baptism went very well, and it was great to see so many visitors and family members there to support Ted and Alex. It was also good to see the young people back for Sunday Club, for the first time since July. Next Sunday (13th) is our first Parade Service of the new session (at 11am)- and it is also my 3rd anniversary as pastor at MBC. In the evening we will be concluding our long-running series looking at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I do hope you can join us at both morning and evening services – you will be very welcome. Best wishes, Stephen.
” A good marrieage lasts for ever. A bad marriage just seems to.”
