Today, I have been thinking about marriage. Leonard and I became husband and wife on this day, forty-four years ago. We were both so young. I, personally have made a lot of mistakes but, through the highs and lows, we remain. Yes, we have changed with each scar, each bump in the road, each mountain top, each joyous moment.

Did I think long term when I was eighteen? No, and here we are… the “old “ couple. We don’t have a lot to show for our life together except the things that bring us most pleasure. Our AMAZING kids and three awesome grandsons. When we were raising our kids, I stated often that Leonard and I were so different that I hoped our kids turned out normal…they didn’t. They turned out Extraordinarily!

Today, we celebrated with lunch at the Big Buck Brewery and getting our fishing licenses.

Marriage is very similar to our relationship with God. It’s a moment by moment laying yourself aside. Now, that we are “seniors”, I can look back and see how God has guided and kept us in the palm of His hand!

Even though are personalities are as different as different can be, we have grown similar in beliefs and the basics that were there all along. I fell in love with his humor and he continues to crack me up at times. Can’t imagine growing old with anyone else.

We ARE the Lucky Ones, blessed by God.