A Promise Kept by Robertson McQuilkin is a book that celebrates the joys of married life and the results of living by the wedding vows.

Robertson had been married to his wife Muriel for 42 years when he wrote this book. They had six children and were missionaries in Japan for 12 years. When they came back to the United States, Robertson served as President of Columbia Bible College and Seminary (now Columbia International University). After raising her family, Muriel had her own upbeat radio show.

At 55 years of age, Muriel began to have personality changes and problems with her memory. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This presented a problem for Robertson, who had many responsibilities as President of Columbia. For instance, he traveled to many speaking engagements, and Muriel often went with him.

Friends suggested all sorts of treatments, but they decided to trust the Lord to work a miracle in Muriel or with Robertson. The thought of institutionalizing his beloved wife with drugs and restraint was not for him. When the time came, Robertson resigned from his position and became a fulltime homemaker and caretaker. Forty-two years before, he had promised to love and honor Muriel in health or illness. He loved her so much that he didn't feel he had to take care of her, instead he felt he got to take care of her. He cherished every day with his beloved.

As time went on, Muriel became more confused, her speech garbled and the words turned backwards, but she always remembered to say, "I love you." This book is a beautiful and true love story. Muriel knew that she was loved, even when her mind was confused about everything else. God loves us even when we fall short.

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