Ron's story so far - part 2

The Slow Road Back

Early in 1976, by which time Ron was back home living with my parents, he met Anne. Anne was living in Paisley but originally came from Applecross in the Highlands of Scotland. She was a member of the WEE FREE Kirk ( Free Presbyterian Church to the uninitiated!). Anne took Ron to the Free church a few times and they went together to Ron's folks church sometimes but Ron never felt welcome or at home (Devil deceives) - he was happiest at country clubs.

Ron and Anne got married on 17th December 1976 (25 years plus! - she deserves a medal!)

Ron started singing and, with his first group State Express, doing Cabaret work throughout Scotland. He had a manager and several Agents getting work for him. Things, on the outside, were looking good.

Ron's job in the Police force was one that allowed him to obtain time off when needed, so he was able to both work and sing. This continued for years and in the Police force Ron became known as an ESSO man (Every Saturday and Sunday Off !)

Ron joined the then well known band Country Connection, an all police band, and was working 9-5 in the police and out singing every night. This was not what Anne, left bringing up daughter Claire on her own, had expected of married life. But Ron thought nothing was wrong. He had everything he wanted - or so he thought- late nights, parties, gambling, "you name it I was there".

During this time Ron's father died then, a few years later, his mother. Even the loss of his parents didn't bring Ron to my senses - but God did.

God spoke to Ron in a wonderful and very personal way, calling him back to Him and to the work of evangelism.

Ron is now pleased to sing a new song for the Lord at every opportunity. Ron is also involved in the work of Revival Radio (you can read more about the radio station on their website at www.revivalradio.org.uk.

"God bless you as you read this
- and I trust we may meet in person along the way"

Ron Bernard

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