On my daughter's suggestion we took our wedding album when we went to visit Bill. The staff enjoyed seeing the young us. I feel it is important for the staff to recognize us as a once vibrant family. I would like to share the card daughter brought me: I've seen you meet challenge and set back with wings of your spirit outspread. Transforming your pain into power, courageously moving ahead..So as you continue your journey, remember what I know is true-You'll once again rise on the wings of your soul more graceful, more joyful, more YOU
Bluedaze, I'm so glad he made it to the 50th anniversary, and that you had family there to share in the celebration! So few make it to 50, and it is such a wonderful milestone, even though our situations are not good at this point.
Congratulations for this special occasion! I remember when we were afraid he might not make it. I'm so glad he did and that your daughter was there with you with the extra-special card that sent such a wonderful message.
Even during these horrible times, we can still celebrate special events and have our friends celebrate with us!
bluedaze, even under the situation he's in- DH is in the facility, you still have the memory of meeting the 50yrs together. its one not many make. congratualations! and loved the card too. Divvi
We'll have our 50th in August.. I don't know how to think about ours right now but that particular card at this particular time could not be more PERFECT. Woweee! Such a special and much appreciated sentiment, I'm sure. What a precious daughter!
Happy 50th! Wow, what a perfect card. I think the album is a great idea. Our Dylan has started "Papa's Memory Book" He asked me to help him write an email to friends and family asking for pictures of themselves for themselves and Papa. He is busily working on a great scrapbook, "so that I can make Papa smile at the pictures when he sees them and when he forgets I can make him happy by looking at it with him" That's my Dylan, 9 yrs old. Of course the first picture is the one we took of the first and only fish he has ever caught, lol. We hope to catch more :o)
Happy 50th Blue Daze, thanks for making us aware of this fantastic milestone in your married life with Bill.
Our 30th Anniversary is coming up in early May, DW is still in the stroke rehab facility taking physical therapy. I find myself wondering how we are going to celebrate our 30th (2nd time around for both of us). At this point I can't tell that she has made much progress and fear that she will still be there when our anniversary rolls around. Her memory and mental capabilities are declining as well. This is an important milestone in our lives and does call for a celebration of some sort to commemorate this milestone.
Thanks for the idea of the "Memory Book", I think I will talk with the children and grand children and see if we put something together. I think the important thing is that we celebrate and recognize our Anniversary in some sort of a celebration.
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