Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
Dear Mom and Dad,
Just a note to say that I wish you a very happy wedding anniversary. I want you to know what an impact your marriage has had. The two of you have set such a great example for many to follow. Sure the journey has had some bumps, and unexpected hairpin turns – but through it all, the two of you have stuck together. You’ve shown that it is possible to disagree with someone, yet still love them. You’ve shown what sacrificial love is all about. You’ve shown how to support someone through tough times. You’ve shown how to celebrate with someone for their great times. You’ve shown how to laugh, cry, and smile – sometimes all at once.
My marriage is better and I imagine that Clay’s marriage is better because of your example. I know my friends are encouraged by your example, and I’m sure your friends are, too. So, thank you. Thank you for showing all of us, that while marriage is far from the easiest thing, it is one of the best things.
I hope you have a wonderful time today celebrating your wedding anniversary.
Love,
What a wonderful letter! I just read the other day that our children learn how to love by watching us love our spouses. I learned much about that by watching my own parents, and I can see you learned much by yours! Happy Anniversary, Tanya’s parents!
Happy Anniversary, Texas Tanya’s Mommy and Daddy! You have a great daughter!
Wow, thank YOU! Although we both claim to have stayed together only because it would be too hard to train someone else, I think it may go a little deeper than that. Unlike the constitution, marriage really is a living, evolving and changing agreement. When young folks “fall in love” with each other it’s often no more than physical attraction and hormonal rages. But believe me, if you expect to still be in love 41 years later you better have developed something else in your relationship. A good marriage doesn’t just happen it requires constant attention just like a garden, if you don’t tend to it will most assuredly fail. Changes in life cause adjustments in marriage and those that are willing to try can make it work. I know you will be shocked to learn that I have made mistakes but a good marriage is not about the mistakes we make but how you work together to overcome them. The Good Lord has seen us through many ups and downs and blessed us in numerous ways as those changes have occurred. Through it all we certainly feel our most precious blessings are the two loving children He gave us. You both brought our marriage closer as we struggled with the unique challenges you presented. Now that He has blessed both of you with your own children you have a wonderful, albeit not easy, time to look forward to.
Love YOU
Happy Anniversary! Such a sweet post.