(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
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Forty Seven
Today is my parents 47th wedding anniversary. That’s right. For forty seven years they have been roommates, confidants, companions, shopping buddies, travel partners, support-systems, and teammates. In short, they are the best kind of best friends.
They raised five children, watched eight grandchildren grow from infants to self-sufficient young adults and one awesome little toddler, and they love to visit with and hear stories about their grandchildren. They are the centerpiece of every family gathering. All of the joy and generosity they put into loving all of us has multiplied exponentially, trickling down to our youngest family member, who often says:
“We FaceTime Nanny and Poppy now!”
As a unit, they have an awesome power. I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t smile at the sound of their names or who doesn’t think they are just the greatest. They are a fixture of most of my happiest memories, and they are often the source of some of the funniest stories I have to tell. They are aff…
They raised five children, watched eight grandchildren grow from infants to self-sufficient young adults and one awesome little toddler, and they love to visit with and hear stories about their grandchildren. They are the centerpiece of every family gathering. All of the joy and generosity they put into loving all of us has multiplied exponentially, trickling down to our youngest family member, who often says:
“We FaceTime Nanny and Poppy now!”
As a unit, they have an awesome power. I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t smile at the sound of their names or who doesn’t think they are just the greatest. They are a fixture of most of my happiest memories, and they are often the source of some of the funniest stories I have to tell. They are aff…
very nice - how did you decide to go with cherry blossom?
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteI love it and love the fact you got something that holds a special meaning for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! I also have a cherry blossom tattoo. They are simply beautiful and I love how they are so meaningful. They are quite the obsession with me :)I have also planted two cherry blossom trees and hope they grow up to be beautiful trees!
ReplyDeleteCute!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE it, janet!! the colors are fabulous!! i want another one soon!
ReplyDeletexoxo
maria