June 16, 2012
Dear Mom & Dad, Janet & Sheri, and the rest of the Walker-related clan:
It is my hope that when you read this, most of us will be gathered together in Williamsburg to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Mom’s and Dad’s Wedding. It’s amazing to think that we are celebrating 50 years of marriage in this family in an age where society shuns such accomplishments in this life. But with 3 kids, 6 grandkids (for now), and a lifetime of memories, Mom and Dad have earned this victory lap.
To Mom and Dad: Congratulations on 50 years of marriage! You should be proud to know how you have raised three kids who are independent, have loving spouses, are contributing members of society, and have outstanding kids of our own. You don’t realize it, but the lessons you have taught us have stuck with us. We are grateful for you taking us to church and raising us in Christian love and forgiveness. From me, I want you to know that I as an adult, I have always strived to honor you in how I live my life with my own family.
To Janet: It’s tough being so far apart in age. Even though we both live in the Baltimore area, getting together has never been easy, and it’s even more difficult now with our families at different stages in life. But I do love you, Frank, and the boys, even when Frank is being, well, Frank. I’m grateful for the timely help you provided over the years here in Baltimore.
To Sheri: I understand why you and your family are not here in Williamsburg this weekend with us. Even if you had known in advance what was going on, it probably would have been unlikely to join us due to the distance. I am happy you have gotten three kids through high school, and off to college and Grad School. I’m glad you and Steve have remained faithful to the Lord. I cherish all the times we spent together as a family over the years, and I hope that we can have one more chance to spent time together, if it is possible. I hope you and Steve are looking forward to your Silver Wedding Anniversary next April.
To Liz: I know I don’t always get it right with the concept of being a family. We have much to learn as we grow in our marriage. Joshua makes our lives interesting to say the least. But rest assured, I take the words we spoke at our wedding seriously. And I hope the years are kind to us. Will we reach 50 years of marriage? I hope so. I love you, dear, and I love Joshua, too.
In closing, I am happy to be a part of this family after all these years. I wish everyone continued health and happiness as the years go forward.
Blessing to all the members of the family.
David
Dear David!
ReplyDeleteIt is a remarkable feat in this day and age that married couples survive to celebrate 50 years of togetherness! We as a collective family unit have been blessed in a variety of ways! As you, Liz and Joshua, Janet and the boys (all three) and Mom and Dad meet together to celebrate this special occasion, we'll be thinking of the family in celebration! Have a great time! The family is blessed!
My beloved:
ReplyDeleteI know I am not always the easiest person to get along with and I often feel challenged in many ways by you and Joshua. But, I am comforted by your love and adoration. I have faith that the things we go through as a family will make us stronger in the end. I love you. Always.