The BIG 38th……………………..

I’ve decided to make the printing bigger, considering that to read now I really need “old lady” glasses!!! Ugh, aging isn’t for sissies is it?

So on the 3rd of January, 2013, Richard and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary!  Wow! When did that happen?  As I look back at this occasion, it just seems like yesterday in some respects. But in between that time, four children, 13 grandchildren, and a whole lot of life has happened.

I must say that I am very blessed.  We certainly have had our struggles, and I would never tell anyone that marriage is easy.  It takes a lot of give and take, sacrifice of our own wants, forgiveness, and just plain hard work.  But it is worth it.  I am grateful for a man who has made a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband.  He has taken such good care of me and I actually have not had to worry one day about being  provided for.  Not many women can say that, I am blessed.

This also happens to be the day that my Grandmother and Grandfather Malone were married, that is one of the reasons that I chose this date.  If I could turn out as angelic as my Grandmother, I will have succeeded indeed.

Then on another note, this month celebrates my parents 60th wedding anniversary!  Who does that? Sixty years!!!! That is a milestone in this old world! How grateful I am for them, for their example, for their love, for their ability to do hard things and keep on going.  They were married at 17!!! Is it a miracle that they survived???!!!  Absolutely, and I am the beneficiary of that relationship, as well as my children and grandchildren.  I am bounteously blessed.  So, this is actually a tribute to my wonderful parents.  How I love them, I will forever, forever be grateful for two people I admire more than anyone.  I love you Mom and Dad!!! HAPPY 60th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!