Yes, it is our anniversary. 57 years!
Dad and I went out into the pouring rain to do a little shopping for this and that. We went to different stores but it is so funny we picked out the same card for each other,
Yes, we were married Sept. 29, 1956, I think, back in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was an exciting day for me, my heart full of romantic and joyous thoughts as we began wonderful adventure as flying high above home across the mountains to Vancouver. It was raining very hard when we arrived here. Both happy and thrilled knowing we had crossed a new threshold in our lives. Out of all the people we had known we had chosen each other!
We would both have to learn our way around in this new city, which would mean learning all about the buses etc. Dad wanted a car right away but we had very little money so the car dad purchased broke down in a few weeks.
You learn a lot when you get married. It is not all wine and roses but turns into hard work, bills, child rearing, as the enormity of it all soon settles in. One has to make an effort to keep the romance in your lives that are joined together. Yes being married young and having our children so quickly was a challenge.
Now a days they do not say in sickness and in health nor do the say in poverty or riches but if you are together long enough these things usually come knocking at the door. At one time or another sacrifice is called for and it takes courage and strength of character to over come the disasters.
It was a Saturday night and dad would start work on Monday. We had found a small motel on Kingsway which was near family friends of dad’s parents. They had us over for supper on the Sunday.
Wonderful memories! Now we see our family growing and new little ones arriving and all our hopes and dreams have come true. Lots of love that is still keeping us young at heart.
Knowing that we can be secure in the knowledge that there will always be someone special who supports me and cares for me.
Lots of laughter and a few Tears! And now we get to share growing old together! !!
7 comments:
Is it just me or do you seem to be younger looking all the time mom? Congratulations on reaching another anniversary. Randy and I will be 11 years on Thanksgiving, a long way before we catch up to you guys! Are you and dad going to come over as well? I got a hold of Carol and she says they will come over about 1:00. Sandra
Yes dad and I will come over too.
See you at 1
love mom
That is so wonderful it makes my heart sing with joy for you two and our family. You are quite the inspiring couple. Thank you for showing the family what it takes to be a strong married couple. For setting that bar and letting us all know it IS POSSIBLE and that love heals everything. In my short few years of being part of this family i have learned so many things, things i can not even put into words( i am a terrible writer) The world/universe needs more ppl like you two. AND you may say "oh we are not that special" but you are. Congratulations! the connection you share is amazing. the same card haha......beautiful message in the blog. 57 years is amazing. Cameron and I aspire and have a will of love that will reach that many years and hopefully more. (though we were not married as young as you two) Sandy and Randy Congratulations to you as well.
Such a beautiful blog dear! It sure does bring back memories.
Shandel - thanks for all your comments - by the way I think you are a very good writer - it comes from the heart - and that is the most important trait a good writer must have.
Thank you Grandpa Larry!
that means a lot coming from YOU. you have a very special way with words, and i am glad i now have the link to your blog.
Happy 57th Anniversary to you both! Here's to the next 57!! Love from Lee & Dave
congratulations Mom and Dad.
Ken
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