125a Anniversary compilation

An anniversary compilation

Yesterday, December 18, was our 45th anniversary. 

When you google 45th anniversary, the results seem to be gifts to buy. The gem, by the way, is sapphire. This year is also the 45th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom

When I reflect upon our life together, we have shared so much. And, why not, we have been together 70 percent of our lives! It is amazing.

Over 45 years, we have . . .

Lost four parents.

Had ten different jobs.

Moved seven times.

Renovated six times. 

Went to at least 12 bowl games, two in which our teams battled each other--my Seminole beat the Hokies both times. 

Went to the emergency room three times and had six surgeries.

Had seven dogs, our children!

Opened, operated, and found a new administrator for a museum.

Went through all kinds of hobbies—jogging, sailing, toy trains, flying private planes, coin collecting, Civil War relic collecting, jewelry making, and a few more.

Have not been apart for more than ten days.

So what does it add up to?

We could not have lived through the good and bad without a strong faith in each other and in God.

Not only is our love strong, but we are best friends who enjoy each other’s company and our mutual wacky sense of humor. We have learned to tolerate (and sometimes appreciate) each other’s differences. 

We are looking forward to our years yet to come!         

        Trish

P.S. Many blogs ago, I messed up the numbering of the blogs so 125a reflects a correction to the numbers. We have written 125 blogs!