Today is…
My parents’ 25th wedding anniversary. We had dinner last night with both sets of my grandparents and my dad cooked an enormous amount of food. For those of you who have been privileged enough to sample some of my father’s culinary delights, you would be correct in assuming that our dinner was of 5 star caliber. For those of you who have yet to dine at my house, you’ll just have to take my word for it.
My dad’s parents celebrated their 50th last year (if I recall correctly) and my mom’s parents will be celebrating their 50th next year (I believe). So you could safely assume that my family is big on “family”. We have no shortage of it, and hold it high as one of our most valued treasures in this world. The commitment is there and very real. I swear that I have never seen my parents fight…not once in the 22 years that I have known them. They are human, and have had their differences and disagreements over the years (both of them will quickly admit to this); I still haven’t seen them.
How many people do you know who are still married after 25 years. How many people do you know that have been married 25 years and are still in love? How many people do you know that have been married 50 years and are still in love? I’ve known of several examples throughout my years. I hope and pray that I will experience the same kind of love in my lifetime, and I hope that those who might read this will have the same for themselves.
June 26th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
my parents have been married….26 years…I think. I’m not even sure if they keep track of it anymore. They live in the same house and barely talk. :\
Congrats with the whole family thing. Im jealous. At least the whole world knows that your parents have a healthy sex life.
June 26th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Awww Ben, I think this one might bring a little tear to my eye.