Today, November 26, 2008, is the Platinum Wedding Anniversary for Mother and Daddy (Grandma and Grandpa) who were married at 8 AM in the church where Ed and Laura Ely had been married in 1909. On their Golden Wedding Anniversary, they renewed their wedding vows as seen in the photo. Here is what Anne wrote for that celebration. It is worth another read today.
Fifty years ago today, a young man and woman stood on a church altar and promised to be partners for the rest of their lives.
He was a tall, handsome athlete -- she was radiant in her long white velvet gown.
There was much to celebrate on that cold November day. They looked ahead knowing that life would bring its challenges, its setbacks, but also the joy that becomes greater when shared in love.
Today we celebrate fifty years of that love --- a love that has proved to be the most enduring, sustaining force in an impermanent world.
Together, Marge and Gene Ely have loved one another enough to enrich not only themselves but their family, friends, church and community. Their gift, in all things, is their love --a gift which touches all of us.
1 comment:
Karen, thanks so much for finding the photo and Anne's prose...wonderful!!
How thankful we all are!!
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