Today is my parent's 40th wedding anniversary.
40 years
It's hard to imagine being married to the same person for that many years. Waking up next to that person every day for 40 years. Sharing so many things together over 40 years. 40 years is a LONG time. And it makes me happy that they have been together for so long. Because these days most couples don't make it that many years. And it's a great accomplishment.
And my parents are also an example of the fact that opposites attract. They are totally and completely different. My mom is very creative and outgoing. My dad is more quiet and reserved. But they compliment each other so well.
One thing they have started doing in the last couple years is going on camping trips. They bought a travel camper and have been going to places they have always wanted to go. It makes me happy to see them enjoying life and having fun together.
40 years. To me, it seems like a lifetime. Yet, I imagine to them is seems like only yesterday.
They have been through so much together. The births of three children, the births of four grandchildren and the addition of other grandchildren via marriages. My dad's location changes with his job over the years. Births and deaths of family members. Dad's retirement. Mom's retirement to take care of my grandmother. My sister living with them after her divorce. They truly have lived through their vows, for better or for worse,for richer or for poorer,in sickness and in health.
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!
7:57 a.m. - March 03, 2006
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