49th Anniversary Addendum

My girlfriend, Sandy, mentioned in her comment that it looked like some of the ladies in the congregation were wearing hats, and she's right, they were.

Both my mother and Jerry's mother wore hats and white gloves, as did our grandmothers. My mother's and mother-in-law's hats were 'pillbox' hats made popular by Jackie Kennedy. 

[Jerry's parents on the left and mine on the right]

I often wondered what advice Jerry's grandma was giving to me.  She was a jolly, happy lady.

Hats and gloves aren't the only things that have changed over the last 49 years... wedding gowns have gone from long sleeves and high necks to strapless bodices that don't leave a lot for the imagination! ;-)  They're beautiful though, and my granddaughter will be lovely in hers this August.

Perhaps the most sobering thing I realized from these photos is that none of these loved ones are with us anymore.  The Apostle James said it right "...You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes."  [James 4:14]

How important to enjoy the gift of life while it's ours, and to make preparations for the eternal life to follow!

Celebrating 49 Years of Marriage Today!

Lots of current activities have been happening while I've been blogging about my England trip, and I'll be sure to share them all as soon as my trip posts are finished, but I had to interrupt for just one day to wish my hubby a Happy Anniversary! 

Forty-nine years ago today I married my high school sweetheart.  Can it really be 49 years? Where has the time gone?  I used to think people who were married this long were really old, but I changed my mind a few years ago!  ;-)

 "Grow old along with me, Jerry, the best is yet to be!"

My best girlfriend, and Maid of Honor in my wedding, sent us the anniversary card below picturing two teacups filled with tea.  When it arrived in the mail,  I commented about what a cute card with teacups, and Jerry said, "Is there any other kind that would be suitable for you?" ;-) Thanks, Sandy!

We have plans to see the movie, "Far From the Madding Crowd" this afternoon, followed by dinner at a nice restaurant.  I'll be sure to report back on the British movie - like teacup cards, is there any other kind of movie I would enjoy seeing more? The movie was advertised on billboards in tube stations while I was in England, and the trailer looks great.