Two Becoming One

It was a great day 40 years ago today when my parents married.  They came together in love and so much has flowed forth from it throughout those years, including so much of what I've experienced in life.

During the past few months, I have reminisced constantly on memories of summer vacations, which was a custom that we enjoyed as a family while I was growing up.  In my reminiscing, I notice that my Mom was the brains behind those trips.  She has a keen ability to come up with great trip ideas and plan something wonderful.  I think about how my Dad was really good regarding the logistics for those trips, especially since he did so much of the driving, whether it was a road trip from Chicagoland, or from a spot where we rented a car.  Indeed, we had a great quality of time together on those trips, sharing scenic views, meals, relaxation, and visits to special sites like museums, historical sites, and then some.

Those trips are one great reason their marriage is something to celebrate, especially today.  They joined themselves together in a union, and put together their talents and unique abilities to make something remarkable.  All the memories that were created, even as I experienced them, speak to how they both put a special touch on what we enjoyed together as a family, contributing their unique parts, as they poured forth their love to make it something even greater in the life we have as a family.

Blessed be God!