Yesterday was my grandparents (my mom's parents) Alice and "Big Ern's" 64th wedding Anniversary. Wow, that is amazing. They are wonderful people who have shown me that relationships do work. They met in high school and were friends, but I think Grandaddy had other ideas. My grandmother, Mamere, however had a list before she would marry anyone. One, He must be a Christian. Two, he must be a Baptist, and Three, he must make at least $200 a month to support her. However, soon as she saw Ernie in his military uniform and wings it was all over. My Grandaddy was a pilot in WWII. Before he shipped off to Europe they were married on June 3, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona. They have been through plenty together. They have three children including my mom and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. They really inspire me. I can only hope Brandon and I will have that kind of sustaining and loving relationship. Here are some pics from our dinner last night at Rockfish where we celebrated the happy occasion.
Another relationship that has grown is my brother Jonathan and his "finance" Brittany's. That's what he calls her instead of his fiancé. They have been together since high school and are now engaged. They got engaged April 19th in Santa Fe, NM. They are truly a great couple and I'm proud to welcome Brittany into our family. I have a sister now which is really great since I have had to put up with my one little brother my whole life. They are planning a January 3, 2009 wedding in Austin, TX and I'm a bridesmaid which is exciting. I know it will be a beautiful wedding. It's funny how life is. On the one hand my parents marriage of 33 years has now ended at the same time Jonathan and Brittany's is just beginning. But so is life. Where there is sadness there is happiness. I'm happy for them and wish them the best as they begin this new chapter in their lives.
Another relationship that has grown is my brother Jonathan and his "finance" Brittany's. That's what he calls her instead of his fiancé. They have been together since high school and are now engaged. They got engaged April 19th in Santa Fe, NM. They are truly a great couple and I'm proud to welcome Brittany into our family. I have a sister now which is really great since I have had to put up with my one little brother my whole life. They are planning a January 3, 2009 wedding in Austin, TX and I'm a bridesmaid which is exciting. I know it will be a beautiful wedding. It's funny how life is. On the one hand my parents marriage of 33 years has now ended at the same time Jonathan and Brittany's is just beginning. But so is life. Where there is sadness there is happiness. I'm happy for them and wish them the best as they begin this new chapter in their lives.
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