Happy 47th Anniversary Mom & Dad...

August 11, 1962... The day my mom and dad got married. I looked through a lot of anniversary cards before deciding upon one that conveyed what my readers all ready know all too well. I am blessed and I am grateful for the parents that I have. One card I didn't buy, but still rings through my mind is one I saw that said simply: "I'm thankful for you, for without you, there would be no me." How poignant that is don't you think? We don't choose our blood relatives or parents. We are born into those rolls as daughters or sons. I find myself very lucky to be able to say I wouldn't even consider changing mine if I could. They are warm and kind and loving. They are responsible for my growing into the strong person I am today. Monday my brother, my niece and nephew and I went with my parents for a customary trip to the Galley in Decatur. My mom and dad have made a tradition of going down there every year around their anniversary for the all you can eat chicken and fish buffet. I settled on a fish sandwich instead; however, if you find yourselves in Decatur on a Monday or Tuesday their buffet is wonderful. My dad will no doubt bring my mother red roses in celebration of their day tomorrow on his way home for work. He has every year. Some traditions you just can't help but smile about. So I hope my mom and dad have a great anniversary and I hope to be so lucky as to find a love so strong some day.