Love Thursday: Let the GOLD Times Roll
Posted on: Mar 13, 2008
Last Thursday we discussed new marriages and fairytale weddings, and, I don’t know about you, but I felt a twinkle in my toes all week. (Of course, it could be the drinks I’ve been downing at this year’s UBP, but I’m not admitting to anything!)
But, this week, I have the Ultimate Love Thursday post. Ladies and gentlemen of the blogosphere, it is my great honour (see, saying it in British makes it that much more regal) to present to you, on the weekend of the anniversary of 50 blissfully married years…Maw Maw and Papa.
Now 6 children, 24 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren later…more in love than ever.
They are celebrating this weekend, with family and friends at the same hometown mansion where my own friends hosted a bridal shower only five months ago.
My grandfather prepared a hand-written list for the DJ. Number one on the list? “When a Man Loves a Woman.”
He once told us he prays he lives longer than my grandmother.
“It can only be one day longer,” he added. “But, I want to always be here to take care of her.”
My mother, in all of her comback glory, was quick to reply with, “We hope you’re always here, too. She’s too spoiled now for the rest of us!”
Ah yes. Everyone will be there to celebrate this weekend. Well, almost everyone.
How amazing! I am always touched to read about these special anniversaries. May your grandparents have many more years together as husband and wife!
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50 years! Holy cow. I can’t even imagine being married that long. What an accomplishment.
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That so sweet. Auguri!
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You’ll be with them in spirit! Happy Love Thursday!
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Hey Cherrye!
I’ve missed your blog. I’m back, well sort of! I didn’t drop off the map, just have a lot going on and blogging gets pushed aside. I have some serious catchin up to do. I’ve visited a few times.
Congratulations to your maw and pa. So amazing. It’s nice to have inspiration like theirs. That is true love.
Belated congrats to you as well. You were a lovely bride.
xo
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Happy Love Thursday.. thanks for the sweet story today too!
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how wonderful this post is! congrats to your maw maw and papa…that is the sweetest thing that he said! so romantic!
happy LT!
shelbi
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Aw how cute! At least they didn’t plan the party for just a week before you’d arrive
Your grandparents are so young compared to mine (who are unfortunately deceased); but they would’ve been married 66 years in November. Of course they weren’t nearly as in love after the first 50 anyway….
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WOW what an amazing love story!! I pray that that will be me and my hubby in 40 years…yikers we’ll be old..lol!
CONGRATS ON 50 YEARS to your Maw am Paw!!! ALL THE BEST !!
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Thanks, Giula! I hope they have many more years together, too.
Stacy – Doesn’t that seem like forever?!?
Thanks, Arlene.
Yes I will be, Shalet!
Hey, Cheeky! I am so glad to hear from you! Are you back blogging?!?
Thanks, Natala!
He is sooo sweet, Shelbi…well, usually! lol
Michelle – they are young, huh? I talked to them today. My grandma bought 4 dresses! ha ha
It is hard to imagine being that “old” isn’t it? They dont seem old, though, Louise!
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Wow that is wonderful. Congratulations on 50 years.
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Sweet! Wishing you the same long happy life with your new husband
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