I have major bragging rights this week thanks to my parents. The above photos were taken in 1947 when my parents fell in love and became engaged. They had met at a YMCA dance that my mom did not want to go to, but her sister Rosalyn, convinced her to go anyway. There my dad, Ray, asked my mom, Lois, for a dance and a year later on April 24th, 1948 they danced up the aisle marrying at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Now here it is 60 years later, still married, with 9 living children, Carol, Edwin, Timothy, Nancy, Paul, Renee, Jean, Joan, and Jacqueline (their firstborn Daniel, died at birth), 19 grandchildren, Mark, Sarah, Joanna, Judith, Melissa, Anthony, Rachel, Deborah, Aaron, Laura, Nathan, Daniel, Sadie, Benjamin, Samantha, Katherine, Nicholas, Grant, and Christopher (with another one on the way), and 7 great grandchildren, Charissa, Nathan, Ethan, Nathan, Charis, Malachi, and Miles (and 2 more on the way)! Now that is something to be proud of! Congratulations mom and dad! I am sure the LORD God is pleased with your vows honored and the testimony of what the sanctity of marriage means. Anyone married and raising children knows the sacrifices and work that is required! Many blessings to you on your special day! Love, Daughter #2 Nancy
PS How many folks can you name who have been married longer than 50 years? Would love to hear about others who have been successful.
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My grandparents were married in 1928. My grandfather died in February 1997. They would have been married 69 years that July. My own parents were married in 1956 - a little shy of 60 years at 51 but if God is willing, they will make it!
Take care,
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