Happy Anniversary

On June 4th I celebrated my wedding anniversary.  I remember back to my wedding day and it was happy and wonderful.  But on this particular anniversary, I couldn't help thinking back to another day. A day 9 years ago, when it was my 25th anniversary. Our three daughters planned a surprise reception for us.  They sang a song at church in the morning and announced that there would be a reception.  They had planned some very special things, and they all participated in a very meaningful way. Our wedding colors were pink and blue, so they decorated in shades of blue with pink accents. They ordered a cake. Our youngest daughter made mints. Our middle daughter made a reception mix CD of all the songs that were significant to us. Our oldest daughter bought beautiful silver centerpieces and decorated the reception hall.  Being the recipient of all this thoughtfulness was overwhelming, especially considering how young they all were. They displayed many photos of us dating, of our wedding and of our family as it has grown and changed. It was all so beautiful and lovely.  Friends in the church helped serve and clean up the reception. I made a scrapbook of it all so we could remember and cherish the day. Without the wedding day, there would have been no other special anniversary day. The wedding day is just a beginning on a road full of happy and wonderful days. I thank our daughters not only for that incredibly thoughtful, beautiful surprise, but also for the kindness, caring, thoughtfulness, friendship and love that they show us every day. Lyndi, Laura and Jordan: you are the best!