Happy Anniversary!

Today is my parents anniversary. 57 years ago, they began a journey together in which they're still progressing. Happy Anniversary, Bob and Marilyn Smith!!

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Kristin Baker said…
I like that they're standing in front of a tank. After all, love is a battlefield . . .
especially with Robert N. : )
August 22, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi, Gregg... I try to read your blog every week or so...but lately I've lagged behind. Some wonderful man has taken all my time and all my thoughts! VBG! But I couldn't resist posting on this subject since Dale and I were each married happily for 57 years to our spouses. Now we begin a new romantic adventure with one another, a brand new love affair we are enjoying, one only God could give us.

It is my prayer that your parents have many, many more happy years together. God, in His grace and wisdom, had a plan for Dale and me....for which we praise Him. We are deeply and truly in love which is an amazing blessing neither of us were seeking or expecting. But we both will always cherish, remember and honor our first love.

When you talk with your parents next, remind them that we never know what a day may hold and to always, always cherish each moment they have together. And you and Sherry do the same. Only God knows when that last moment may come.

With love,
Joyce Lewis
September 16, 2008 at 7:06 AM
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