Dear Sue Well, here we are, on the threshold of another milestone. 45 years of Marriage. The fact we got married on May 17,1967 made it very easy to recall. Some husband I know have no talent for remembering anniversaries. With others, it’s a gift. I can’t think of a better one than this greeting card. We just returned from a memorable trip Easter Vacation with our family and Brothers and Sister seeing the joy upon the faces of our nine grandchildren and one Great grandchild coming in Sept left an indelible mark upon us both. The basis for any married life is spoiling our grandkids and both of us are supreme in that category. God blessed us with a wonderful bode, good health, fine careers, a retirement free of debt. For that, we are eternally blessed. Memory takes me back to that fateful moment at the Collage Inn Dance Hall in Thibodaux 45 years and when I saw you , I new you was the One so three month later we tied the knot during a Beautiful ceremony. We both wanted something sedate, not the big, bawdy ceremony as such. The fact we were both Armenian and decided to wed inside an Our church brought some semblance of gratitude from our parents. Those early years living back of Mom and Dad home were the best of times, especially when the children came along. We had a built-in babysitter, a true missionary who taught our youngsters Stephanie protocol. She was a counselor, nurse, and mediator whenever an argument erupted. I liked the fact my mother usually sided with you . Many husbands are riled by their in-laws. We were enamored by ours on both sides. Some of our best times were being there for our kids, whether it was school, sports, or scouting. Not too many can boast of two Girl Scouts or three National Honor Society students in one family. The credit belongs to you. And those games, hitting the road at 5 o’clock on everyday morning, groggy, rain, and resentful. Twenty-five years of driving and taken its toll with someone less appreciative. We always considered it a stepping stone to their maturity. Watching them attend the college of their choice and getting to work at their designated careers offered us untold comfort. No doubt, the fact that each resides within proximity has never been compromised by distance, unlike some of our friends who have children light years apart. Over the years, you’ve tolerated my love for oldest music and I’ve condoned your assorted tastes for the lyrical. We’ve been opposite in many ways, like my yen for fishing , shrimping , though attracted by others with our interest in theater and travel. Such diversity only strengthened our bond and gave us our own space when we needed it. Every good marriage needs some breathing room as much as compatibility, and I believe we struck a happy medium. I put you through a hell with my performance once and admired I needed patience. The day you took me on a four-hour shopping frenzy to oblivion one Christmas had me reeling with tedium. Some of our favorite moments represented an informal dinner and a good movie. We did the Mediterranean, 78 cruises, 578 days on Cruise Ship an amazing trip with our friends, a steady stream of day trips Grand Isle and an ongoing affinity to patronize the community in which we reside. We’ve led three lives—the family above all, followed by our ethnic surroundings, and the American way. We’ve enjoyed the best of three worlds and it only seems to be getting better. What we did for our children, we get to do all over again with another generation. Watching them play track , Volleyball and proceed through the school ranks gives us another venue in our Geritol years. Will we be there for their graduations and their weddings? Only time will tell. Who would have ever thought my mother would live to 95 ,still vivacious in her approach, of good mind and character, thankful for her daily visits in the nursing home? As I recall our wedding day, the priest held both our hands and uttered some choice words: “May you both grow old on one pillow.” And I was shaking . That we have done—one bed with two pillows perhaps. We’ve defied some obstacles along the way, been through the usually financial challenges, suffered through some hard economic times, and shrugged off our woes with a smile. All said and done, we’ve burned the candle at both ends and shined in our very own incandescence. To the days ahead. May each one continue to be brighter than the next. With all my love, Ray
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:46:26 +0000
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