Today is my parents 47th anniversary. How things have changed in 47 years. I could go on about how bread was a nickel and gas was a quarter, but what I was thinking is how two people have stayed together for almost half a century. The cool thing is that I got to experience those 47 years firsthand. I grew up in a house where there was always a mom and dad. I can't say things were always a bed of roses, but I don't remember that many thorns either. The things that stick out in my mind are the kisses my dad gave mom every time he came home or left for work. The uneasiness my mom felt when dad was away on a trip or the frustration dad felt when he was directing kid traffic while mom was gone. This to me is all part of the process of staying together. My mom once told me it took her 15 years to understand dad. Now days couples don't give each other 15 minutes. I can't personally say what the magic formula is for staying together all these years, but I know they have a great respect for one another as well as a deep love for their family. I've experienced almost a half century of two people giving and taking the best from each other, and I can't tell you how proud I am to be a part of it all. So mom and dad...here's to an achievement I will never match but can be a part of for many years to come. What a gift it is to be your son, and what an honor it is to have you both as parents. I love you both very much and by the way... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Happy Anniversary
Today is my parents 47th anniversary. How things have changed in 47 years. I could go on about how bread was a nickel and gas was a quarter, but what I was thinking is how two people have stayed together for almost half a century. The cool thing is that I got to experience those 47 years firsthand. I grew up in a house where there was always a mom and dad. I can't say things were always a bed of roses, but I don't remember that many thorns either. The things that stick out in my mind are the kisses my dad gave mom every time he came home or left for work. The uneasiness my mom felt when dad was away on a trip or the frustration dad felt when he was directing kid traffic while mom was gone. This to me is all part of the process of staying together. My mom once told me it took her 15 years to understand dad. Now days couples don't give each other 15 minutes. I can't personally say what the magic formula is for staying together all these years, but I know they have a great respect for one another as well as a deep love for their family. I've experienced almost a half century of two people giving and taking the best from each other, and I can't tell you how proud I am to be a part of it all. So mom and dad...here's to an achievement I will never match but can be a part of for many years to come. What a gift it is to be your son, and what an honor it is to have you both as parents. I love you both very much and by the way... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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Thank you for being my Mother!!
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My mom of 57 years, the wife of my father for 60 years and Gods magnificent work for 78 years passed away peacefully at home on January 20t...
Brian - what an awesome post. What a great tribute to your parents :) ... and great insight to boot :) Tell the 'first lady' I say "hello"
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