45 Years

 Today is our 45th Wedding Anniversary!

On October 29, 1975, two kids walked into the Salt Lake Temple and when we walked out we were 
 MARRIED!

Our parents had driven from Arkansas and Chicago to share that day with us. And of course George's siblings, John, Karen and Tammy were there too!

Years later, just after George's Mom had passed away, Tammy told us that she saw her dad in a pensive mood and when questioned he remarked that he was thinking of their 'years of doing things together'.

That is exactly what I've been doing for the last few days as I've contemplated 45 years of 'doing things together'.

One of my favorite Kenny Rogers songs is called, 'Through the Years'.  I love the lyrics and they express my feeling as I reflect back on the years.

I can't remember when you weren't there

When I didn't care for anyone but you.

I swear, we've been through everything there is

Can't imagine anything we've missed

Can't imagine anything the two of us can't do

Through the years

You've never let me down

You turned my life around

The sweetest days I've found, I've found with you.

Through the years 

I've never been afraid 

I've loved the life we've made

And I'm so glad I've stayed right here with you

Through the years

I can't remember what I used to do

Who I trusted, whom I listened to before

I swear, you've taught me everything I know

Can't imagine needing someone so

But through the years, it seems to me I need you more and more

Through the years

Through all the good and bad

I knew how much we had

I've always been so glad to be with you

Through the years

It's better everyday

You've kissed my tears away

As long as it's ok, I'll stay with you

Through the years

When everything went wrong

Together we were strong

I know that I belonged

Right here with you

Through the years

I never had a doubt

We'd always work things out

I've learned what life about

By loving you

Through the years.