It also marks the 24th anniversary of my marriage. My husband and I tied the knot 24 years ago today and I have been married longer than not married (I was 18 that night.) He swept me off my feet those many months prior to the big day. No game playing; he was always straight up that he was interested in me and never wavered. I had never met anyone like that! What pursuit and romance. A girl needs to know that a guy's feelings are true and that he's not gonna walk away at the first sign of trouble. (Believe me, he was asking for it!)
Over the weekend we celebrated my parent's 50th anniversary and I'm sure they would say the same thing. Just because times get a little squishy between the toes does not mean you turn tail and run. I think too many couples do just that. They leave if things get a little tricky. What makes for a richer marriage is the ability to persevere and get past the tough times to all the fun times to be had. Laughter, shared reward, common experiences, and even the occasional blow up can end with a stronger, more stable marriage.I thank the Lord for my husband who has loved me through thick and thin, no matter how freaky I got, he was still there. I love him for that! Bless his heart! He is a wonderful, thoughtful man, and I don't deserve it.
My parents anniversary party went perfectly. There was an enormous amount of food, the decorations turned out great and the old, dear friends who came made for a perfect party. I'm so thankful for my parents and their example to all who've watched over the years. Always generous, never meeting a stranger, but wise in countless ways. Guiding without pushing. Praying, encouraging and listening.
I pray that I will be the kind of person they are.
Although we had someone taking professional photos, here are a couple of random snapshots from the event.
First our initial setup the night before, then the actual day of; my sister Terri and her husband, then my brother Sam.Hopefully I'll have some really good photos soon. We were just so busy setting up (and tearing down after it was over) that this is about it.