Today Would Be
By Amber
@AmbiePam (94517)
United States
August 29, 2023 2:23pm CST
I realized today was August 29th (I thought it was the 28th), and that means today would be my parent’s 48th wedding anniversary if my mom were still alive. They got married very young, my mom graduating high school early so she could marry my dad. I’m thankful they got married young so they could get in as many good years as possible (before she got sick).
When is your wedding anniversary? For my fellow single people, do your parents still celebrate their wedding anniversary? Or is it just kind of a give each other a card day…
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@MarieCoyle (39168)
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29 Aug 23
I am sorry your mom passed so young, she deserved more years, and you and your family deserved more time with her.
No longer married, which is fine.
I read an article a few weeks ago about former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn-they just passed their 77th wedding anniversary! I mean...that's unreal. I'm sure that will no doubt be their last with them in such poor health, but that's a lot of years together! And yet, still devoted and love each other.
In all honesty, I don't think I have ever in my life met a man I would want to spend 77 years with.
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@MarieCoyle (39168)
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29 Aug 23
@AmbiePam
Maybe, but not likely. After that length of time, people usually change and are affected by life’s happenings. And as we all know. People cannot control what other people do or how they act.
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@MarieCoyle (39168)
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29 Aug 23
@Kouponkaren
77 years is more life than a lot of people get to even live, let along be married that long. I simply cannot imagine it.
My former in laws, and yes, we have all remained close, have been married 73 years. They both have some major health problems, and recently had to go to a home to live, but they are still together and still dearly love each other. That's just a very, very long time!
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@kaylachan (72456)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Aug 23
I am sorry to hear about your loss but am glad your parents had many years. My husband and I celebrate our wedding anaverisy on Halloween eve and Halloween day, because we are not what you'd call traditional.
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@kaylachan (72456)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Aug 23
@AmbiePam The ironic thing, my late parents got married on Halloween, too.
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@RebeccasFarm (90571)
• Arvada, Colorado
30 Aug 23
I wish they could have completed their journey together RIP your beloved Mom.
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@Juliaacv (51688)
• Canada
30 Aug 23
They did the right thing, neither of them knowing what the future held in store for them.
I am sure that they had a wonderful life together, and now wonderful memories for your Dad, yourself and your sister.
Our wedding anniversary is in the autumn, we both love that season.
We always stop and have a special day together, often it is a working day, but we always go out for a special supper together where we talk about trivial and sweet things that have occurred over the years.
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@hillhjill (23714)
• United States
29 Aug 23
I'm sorry you lost you mom..
PJ and I will be married for 17 years next year. My mom's husband left her high and dry and didn't even bat an eye. It's ok though he was a stick in the mud lol.
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@hillhjill (23714)
• United States
30 Aug 23
@AmbiePam thank you and sometimes I want to kick his a$$
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@snowy22315 (182777)
• United States
29 Aug 23
Not currently married myself, but my parents just celebrated their 67th in the 18th of this month Kind of hard to believe! I have no reason to think they won't reach 70..but no clue how my dad will be doing then. He will be doing ell to remember his name.
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@snowy22315 (182777)
• United States
29 Aug 23
@AmbiePam Well, he's stable, you can converse with him but he can't remember anything from one minute to the next.
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@Raine38 (12390)
• United States
29 Aug 23
Happy anniversary to your parents! Goodness, I can't believe it's already the 29th - where did time go?
Last month was our anniversary, and we spent it running around looking for a rental as our house already had some offers and we need to move already to make it to our work deadlines. Hubby promised he'll make it up to me, but so far we haven't had time yet.
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@LeaPea2417 (37401)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Aug 23
My husband and I got married on New Year's Eve 1987.
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@RasmaSandra (81127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Aug 23
Glad you have the memories. I know that my parents' anniversary is sometime in September and they got married in the DP Camp in Germany. I am sure they will share a wedding waltz up above.
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@LindaOHio (182941)
• United States
30 Aug 23
Happy Heavenly Anniversary to your mom. We will be married 53 years this coming October 3. Have a good day.
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@Letranknight2015 (52149)
• Philippines
30 Aug 23
I envy that last generation of theirs. But note very one ends up strong as years goes by. I am single so it's okay. My parents no longer celebrate anniversary.
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@astutimeliana723 (4667)
• Indonesia
30 Aug 23
As for me and our family, we have never celebrated a birthday or wedding anniversary. Because we make our days special every time.
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