I celebrate my parents every day but even more in August since their wedding anniversary is August 31st. They’re celebrating 53 years this year! What a gift of love to have that many years together. My husband Lewis and I, along with my brothers, hosted their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Ohio a few years ago and it was an amazing celebration with family and friends traveling from MN, FL, WV, KY and of course Ohio to celebrate their love.
They met on a blind date in January 1963 and were married in August of that same year! My brothers and I always loved hearing that story of how my dad’s sister Betty met my mom and said, “Are you dating anyone?” My mom said, no – and my aunt went on to say “well’ I have this brother who I think would really like you!” Life is funny – you never know who you will meet on your path who will change the course of your destiny.
My parents were blessed with four children – 1 daughter, 3 sons, and 6 grandchildren! We have so many memories as a family and I can’t thank them enough for their unconditional love and support that they always show us. They are always there, a phone call away to celebrate with us or give us advice on raising kids. Trust me – there have been many emotional calls over the years and my mom, in her patient wisdom, always says . . . this too shall pass. It seems they have always been spot on with their advice and I consider myself so incredibly blessed that I have them as my parents and I’ve been privileged to celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary this year!