my grandparents have officially been married for 60 years! according to grandpa its because their "marriage has always been 50/50. [he] tells her want to do, and [she] tells him where to go!" they are honestly such a perfect couple for each other. and they are getting even funnier in their old age. last sunday we went down to salt lake for the big celebration. it's always so fun to be with family. lately, i've been thinking a lot about this amazing mark they have made. there are days when i can't imagine another 57 years with my sweetheart (i don't even picture myself living that long!) it's so awesome to be around couples that have made it! ones that stuck to it, when life got hard, stuck to it when they felt the end of their ropes, made it work no matter what. some marriages (probably yours) may never find conflict that can't be resolved with a sweet kiss. some don't ever hear a raised voice, or a angry tone. but i would dare bet that most do. most suffer at some point. and it's at that point when holding on is the most important. it's at that point when you need each other the most. our Heavenly Father knows that there are hard times, times when quitting might seem easier. that's why he asks us to hang on...and when we do, we see the wonderful times. the times we cherish, love and can't wait for. i am so grateful for those times in my marriage. i've marryed one of the finest. he makes the good times great and the bad times better! i love him....and if we are still alive in 57 years (i don't know why that seems so dang far away!) then i pray that we're together.
The Happy couple!
their grandchildren (there are many many missing!)
their great-grandchildren (again...many many missing!)
the cutest great-grandchild (in my opinion!!!)
happy anniversary grandma and grandpa! we love you so much and you are such an inspiration!!
sorry fellow bloggers...this one isn't to exciting but that's how journals go!! often boring.
5 comments:
What an awesome tribute to your grandparents and the institution of marriage and family in general. It's honestly what this ol' life is all about. I happen to know for a fact that your grandparents marriage was not a piece of cake but like all marriages took hard work,patientce,forgiveness, and endurance. I will be eternally grateful for their 60 years of sacrifices and work in keeping our family together that we can continue our relationships far beyound this life! As you begin your own family unit (yes, you are only beginning) may you continue the legacy set by both sets of grandparents and someday enjoy your own 50th or even 60th anniversary surrounded by a grateful and loving family!I love you...always have...always will!! Mom
Hey girlie!
You are a blonde! LOVE the hair. hmmm that seems pretty shallow compared to the other comment.
I agree with you, our marriage is the strongest when we have just overcome something. Good post.
I just read your comment on the side... I am not stalking your blog because it is a "project." Just FYI.
Hey! that is so awesome about your grandparents! It does seem like a long time away, but we'll all be there before we know it! I can help your hair any time not that it needs it though, but I would love to! Just let me know! Your little Bowen is a doll by the way!
Yea for long marriages! Congratulations to them...I love his theory on how it's worked for so long. I'll have to show Kyle!
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