I have a lucky life. I was born into a loving home of older parents (people often mistook them for my grandparents growing up...an unheard of thing now as lots of people have children in their 40's but back in 1970 it was truly a rare occurence). My mom had me when she was 41 years old, not old by any stretch of the imagination. I am the fifth, the very very youngest (17 years between me and the next youngest sibling!) in my family.
So when an event like my parents 60th wedding anniversary occured back in mid September I couldn't just ignore it. :-) My brother and I hosted a lovely, sort of casual get together for my parents for their anniversary just this past Saturday afternoon. We brought together some of my siblings and some friends of my parents for just a casual afternoon of good company and great food and lots of conversation. I think my parents had a good time. I know the rest of us did.
So here are the lovely couple and one of their children, their youngest as a matter of fact! Keep my parents in your thoughts today and perhaps call your mom or dad and tell them you love them. I look upon their faces and see the time passing on, all too quickly, and part of me is happy that they have found a good life in the United States and it's been a wonderful last 35+ years here for them, the other part of me sees the reality in their faces, 77 and 85 years old. Time is short, hug your kids and your loved ones often.
Here's to a good healthy year for my family...and yours!
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