My parents recently celebrated their 50th 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?
Congrats to your Mom and Dad! What an amazing milestone. My husband and I just celebrated our 15 year Anniversary this year and we always Kiss Hello and Goodbye 🙂
Oh we are on 15 too! Congrats to you both.
In this day and age 50 years is a BIG milestone and accomplishment! Congratulations and I can only hope to be able to experience such a wonderful milestone one day with my husband!! Only 48 more years to go!!
I hope we get there also…we are just passing our 15 year mark! Wow!
Congrats to your parents! We, too, kiss hello and goodbye… every. single. time.
Sweet.
Love, Love, Love your parents and I agree they were always the most smiling couple around when we were younger. Your dad especially just seemed to smile all the time no matter what was going on and your mom has the best laugh. I think keeping laughter in a Marriage is key. You cannot be serious all them time. I try and live that motto with my husband of 21 years. And it also comes from my parents who have been together 51 years, amazing!
Keep the faith, walk in love!
Hi Michelle! Thank you for the very sweet comments. Your parents always seemed very much in love too, and you have such a close family. I always admired you all for that. Please tell them I say hello! And yes keep the laughter!! Beth