November 20, 1993

My parents were married for over 50 years.

These are images of the greeting card that my mother sent The Hubby and I today.  25 years ago, he and I flew off to Las Vegas, and got hitched.  The last sibling in my family to marry, we chose to be low key and quiet.  We'd been a couple for many years, so why throw a fancy party?  That year, my family gathered for Thanksgiving, and surprised us with a coconut cream cake in celebration of our marriage.

We are comfortable like an old pair of shoes, but there is still plenty of fire and laughter.  We complement each other; he is careful and methodical...and I am quick and dreamy.  Losing Chuck on our anniversary last year was difficult, and yet it seemed inevitable; I had the day off from work, and our love for him was the most important thing.  That's what a family does; love and laugh, cry and grow.

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