may 17

the plans were made
the dress was bought
the suit was pressed
invitations were sent
flowers were delivered
decorations were out
the guests had arrived
the music had started
the ceremony happened
a kiss was exchanged
and two people became man and wife
two people who went on to live and laugh with each other for years to come
two people who were strong in faith and strong in love
two people who had a daughter who loved and adored them
two people whose daughter went on to marry and have children of her own
two people whose grandchildren grew to love and adore them like no other
two people who left a legacy of faith, love, and family, especially with their granddaughter,
who thought of no better way to honor them, their love, their life, and their memory
than to marry on their anniversary

happy 63rd anniversary grandmother and papa tom
happy 1st anniversary to my sweet precious flake