Month: August 2012

My parents recently celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary.  Yes 50!  It was an exciting and much celebrated milestone.  They even got all their kids and gr and kids to Hawaii with them to mark the occasion.  We threw a party for them and they got to see many old friends, and new ones.  They are retired, healthy, and happy.  And I am very grateful for that.

I’ve always been in awe of their love and commitment to each other.  To this day, they still kiss each other hello and good-bye, even if one of them is just running to the store.  I’ve always thought that was sweet, and now that I’m married with children – I know how something that small and subtle can keep you connected to your spouse.  It takes a tiny bit of effort, all the time, but it’s worth doing.  I’ve learned many things from my parents over the years, by watching them and watching them together.  But this one lesson sticks in mind, because they never waver.  And they do it because they want to.  I love that.

What little gestures keep your love alive?