Mom and Dad with their wedding party ~ 1960
One of Gram's "pearls of wisdom" was this:
"Remember - during these (difficult) times, one must be the crutch or leaning post. One has to be the cheering section for the other. This is the way you can see these things through."
This may seem like such a simple thing - but in a society that is becoming more about me, me, me, I believe that it becomes more and more of a conscious decision to act in this manner.
I am so thankful for the example that my grandparents set for my parents, and in turn, the example that my parents set for me. They have all lived what they believed, and followed their own advice. My parents have always been that leaning post or cheering section to one another. My husband and I try to live that out daily as well.
I'm hoping that perhaps someday, when we pass along Gram's letter at our children's weddings, our kids will be thankful for the example that my husband and I have set as well. I can only hope. In the meantime, I am ever thankful for what IS, and what has gone before -- making us the people that we are. For better or worse.
p.s. Happy Birthday Mom. I love you!
Amen and Amen! I'm sure they will. I love you too!
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