A Special Day for Mom and Dad

Sixty years of marriage is a big event any way you slice it! It must be celebrated, and we did. Family, life-long friends, neighbors and Hidden Lake staff and residents gathered by the "Hearth", to celebrate Mom and Dad's sixty years together. The "moments" were many. More than a few tears were shed. But the day was about laughter, great sweets, years of love; and showing that it doesn't matter where you live. You can still celebrate, have fun, be together, see your friends, make memories, and keep on moving even when things are changing all around you. (And, they are.)                                                                                                                                     Although there's much more to share, the moment for me was captured by Theresa in the midst of one of the shots she took for me as we were doing the "family" thing. Mike and Theresa were behind the lenses. At one point, I hear Mom say to Dad: We really should be kissing." I watched Dad lean over, as Mom reached over and lifted her face up to look into his eyes, et voila! Quite a day for one and all.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This day and the greeting card shower couldn't have happened without my sister Kat and her husband Tom. A very special thank you to them for this day, and all the days when they are the only ones who are here to hold down the fort. We love you guys! (Photos-Mom and Dad-and then L-R-Behind-me, Jim, Joan, Jesse, Tom, Kat and Carol.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Comments

[Laury Bourgeois]

Oh Theresa-you're very welcome. I'm sure you noticed, as we sat around together in a circle at the end it was all family and neighbors. I kept thinking about all the holidays and special occasions when just that group has been together in Mom and Dad's living room on Elizabeth. We have shared so much over the years-Saturday was MORE than an anniversary celebration...I hope it's a celebration of embracing change and moving on-But, that is a lot to hope for. Love to you and the Johns-Laury ps-I have a couple of photos to send you

[Theresa]

Thanks for including us in the day. It is always a privilege to spend time honoring your parents. They are among the people in my life that I feel genuine love for. Lovely photos! Wonderful party!

[Kathleen]

Very sweet, Laury. It was a truly perfect afternoon! Love & thanks, KB