Once upon a time, this beautiful girl and this handsome boy went out on a July 4th date in 1959, and then the next day they got married. Well, kinda like that.
They lived in Illinois and then moved to California and then Illinois and then California and I'm getting dizzy, but in the meantime, they had these four wonderful children, minus the young children, no offense.
That brings us to the present when family and friends coming from near and far celebrated the happy occasion of true love lasting 50 years and beyond, and this became a day at The Depot to remember for our lifetimes.
This family-- there's nothing like it! Well, except for the other millions of family units on this Earth, but ours, well, I personally think it is this one that is really special.
And while I have you all here, saves some postage you know, you are cordially invited to Diane and Gary's 50th in 2046. Mark your calendars now!
(Um, Karen, by then maybe a new dress? But Joe, the pilgrim shoes are ok.)
They lived in Illinois and then moved to California and then Illinois and then California and I'm getting dizzy, but in the meantime, they had these four wonderful children, minus the young children, no offense.
The couple moved back to Illinois (sistermercy, what if they hadn't?!) and lived in at least 32 more houses before settling in on the Gill Farm, the place that will always be "home base." Over the years, their four children accomplished much educationally, got married a few times, and produced nieces and nephews for the original children to enjoy, which could also be known as the grandchildren. The original couple seemed pleased that their first date had grown into this big mess of a family and by mess, I mean as in fish.
That brings us to the present when family and friends coming from near and far celebrated the happy occasion of true love lasting 50 years and beyond, and this became a day at The Depot to remember for our lifetimes.
This family-- there's nothing like it! Well, except for the other millions of family units on this Earth, but ours, well, I personally think it is this one that is really special.
And while I have you all here, saves some postage you know, you are cordially invited to Diane and Gary's 50th in 2046. Mark your calendars now!
(Um, Karen, by then maybe a new dress? But Joe, the pilgrim shoes are ok.)
All kidding aside, it was a most wonderful day and so meaningful to me, and I assume I can say it was so meaningful for all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being together through thick and thin, supporting all of us, sharing your love, and creating this
family.
Happy Anniversary!!
and can we do it again on August 28??
What a great story, and you told it so well! 2046? Let's see, I'll be... ALIVE, I hope! Love to all, Debra
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