Silver State

My brother has been married for twenty-five years. Amazing how quickly the time has gone by!

He's my brother so it's much easier for me to think of the things he's done that drive me nuts..but I have to say that he made no mistake marrying my wonderful sister-in-law! I knew he must have been head-over-heels the first time I saw them together--they were wearing matching Mickey Mouse t-shirts.

They had the smallest wedding I've ever been to--but it was like watching a fairy tale come to life as they posed for their wedding photos. Happily ever after has included two great kids, new homes, life-threatening illnesses, furniture refinishing, losing parents too early, landscaping, gnomes, employment challenges, a few grey hairs and a couple extra pounds.

Twenty-five years later, they still have a twinkle in their eyes when they look at each other.

Wedding Bells Revisited

JR's brother has a busy week: Mother's Day, family visiting from the Oregon coast, his birthday and now his anniversary. Happy Anniversary to you both and wishes for a year filled with happiness!

Memories of that day: sunshine, tuxedos, blue dresses, smiles, sending them off for a Hawaiian honeymoon.

We made the trip up from SoCal--probably the only time I've hated flying. I was five months pregnant and Thumper made a huge somersault on the descent and that was the beginning of four month of problems. JR was his brother's very busy best man. Left to my own resources, I got to sit quietly and peacefully amidst the commotion. At least with a son born the same year, I can always remember exactly which anniversary they are having (this year is numero 27!)

Quite an accomplishment--celebrating the happy times and sticking out the rough patches, supporting each other. Marriage certainly evolves in some unforeseen ways and it takes faith and some luck to celebrate 27 years together.

Congratulations!