Today we have been married 60 years. Yes, we were a teenage marriage that the town gossips just knew wouldn't last. There was no "shotgun" at the wedding. :) would folks today even know about that old phrase? We had four pregnancies only had two live births and they are reliable middle aged men now who help us when we ask. We adopted our daughter when the boys were 10 & 14 so we had children for a long time. Up until two years ago our life was so good then the last stroke brought about the obvious dementia. Others had seen it for several years they tell me now. Anyway the Lord gave us 58 wonderful years so how could I complain now? Well I just always think of the country song "Just One More Day". Isn't that what everyone on this board would sign on to. Just one more day of our wonderful, "normal" life. Nothing around here is normal today but thank you Lord, for watching after us especially now.
flo, Happy Anniversary-60 years- WOW!!!! Congratulations on the wonderful sons and daughter you raised and the life you enjoyed for so many years. Yes, we would all want just one more day of our "normal" life. Although this has been a difficult journey for me I am truly greatful to have him still at home where I can tell him I love him and look into his face.
Flo Happy 60th Anniversary 53 yrs in July, We were the shotgun wedding that wasn't going to last. OH boy were we the talk of the town Much like you feel you received a gift of 58 wonderful years, I said to Bluedaze last night, "I think these last few years of sickness are nothing more than just paying the price for having it so good for so long." Congratulation and what a awe inspiring life story!
I keep telling myself that I should be grateful for the 35 wonderful years we had together (the last 7 have been Hell), so I understand that you, too, are trying to be thankful for all the good years. Congratulations on all of your years together.
How wonderful you have had 60 yrs. of a good marriage. Patience is a virtue so I am sure you are very virtuous. Can't get through all this without patience.
flo, congratulations on your many years together. In a society where divorce is easier than trying to work things out your marriage is a testimony to the fact that 'in sickness & in health" is a vow to be taken seriously!
It is a comfort. I've been looking at a box of photos I've gathered which show Jeff healthy throughout his life, and from our honeymoon on... I actually made this collection one day thinking I'd need it to set up for his funeral, but that's a ways off, (I think) and I'm enjoying just looking through now, and remembering what I've had in my life. Not bad. 20 good years is NOT long enough though. (We'll have been married 28 in August.)
Well the sun is down on our anniversary. My sweet sister who lives far away sent a nice card with 60 dollar check - such a surprise. I cashed it right away and we went to Red Lobster for lunch. Sure didn't want such a gift to get mixed in with bill paying $$. She called and caught me in a down moment and it was so good to talk it out with her. She cared for her husband and then our older sister for several years so she understands what care giving is all about although neither of her charges had az. We received a beautiful flower arrangement from friends of almost 60 years another nice surprise. Thanks to all for your congrats. It has truly been a good life and I love him and will keep that vow of long ago but gosh it does get to me lots of time. We will celebrate again this Sat. when the rest of the family can attend.