02/02/2024
A 50th Wedding anniversary I recently did
It started with a simple introduction between Lizzy/Lizard and Cool Whip, thanks to Rose Edwards. It planted a seed for something a little more than acquaintances. It began with simply spending time getting to know one another and the deal was sealed when Lizzy found out that Bob could jump over her head. It blossomed a little more. It grew and strengthened, creating roots. This spread into feelings that created every waking thought of each other. During an intimate moment, with Norma and Walt by your side, the new story began. A simple celebration to solidify your promises, your hopes and your dreams began the first chapter. Without much fanfare, a future began from love and a commitment between two, without concern or input from others a foundation was formed.
As the years progressed new chapters were written, new supporting characters emerged and a story for all time began to unfold. Work careers started, new friends were made, and your family grew (both related and chosen). Regardless, each and every member of your family soon learned that if there was something you needed, Lizzy and Bob were always there.
Family vacations to Florida, solo vacations to Mexico that captured your hearts and recently time spent at the trailer or the cottage with family and friends that were family. Extravagant Halloween costumes from a bowling pin to Mr. Peanut every year along with the best goody haul for those that stopped in to bid you Trick or Treat kept them coming back year after year.
Now we all know that Lizzy has the gift of gab, it's a family trait. That always left Bob quietly 'Waiting on a Woman', no matter how long that may take. A quick trip to the Dollar store was never a quick trip. Quickly grabbing something from Walmart always lead to multiple conversations with multiple relatives, co-workers, random strangers or store associates. It was always an adventure and definitely not boring, but Bob never seemed to mind. His patience runs deep and always has as he stood by patiently until the impromptu visit ended.
Whether it was a laugh fest at the exact moment you needed it, a helping hand fixing something, advice, encouragement, a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen, a hug when the day was too heavy to carry on your own, a visit, to check up on someone, a porch drop off when you couldn't make it out of the house, the constant was always Lizzy and Bob.
You have stood the test of time, you’ve struggled, pushed through, persevered and come out on top together. Half a century is far and beyond the time that most couples have survived. You have picked your battles and you have shown those in your life the dedication it takes to not only love and tolerate each other but also have provided for your children, grandchildren, friends and family the affirmation that true love is alive and well and achievable for a lifetime. You have set the bar high and given hope to those that often wondered if it was worth looking for.
It seems that the below are words you have brought to reality over the last 50 years you spent together as you lived, loved, lost, struggled and celebrated as friends, lovers and partners in this thing called life. The bond you have formed is one to be envious of and to strive for and you seem to pull it off so seamlessly.
In all things love be open to the boundless possibilities of new days after long nights.
In all things love be transparent in your emotions, for the hidden emotion is like a wound that needs to heal from within.
In all things love blend for each other a spectrum of colours, look to nature for guidance for no hue is a match or a clash but perfect in its imperfection.
In all things love glide to the music of your dance, find your steps, allow for each other to take the lead and hear the unique rhythm of your togetherness.
In all things love be to each other the sounding board of big decisions and use the gift of simplicity for everything else.
In all things love, wrap yourselves in this day where you joined hearts and committed to being for each other, the love of all things.
Congratulations on 600 months of happiness, 2600 weeks of laughter, 18,250 days of understanding, 438,000 hours of love. Happy Anniversary to one amazing couple who is loved more than they know.
