Lead By Example

So I didn't forget! I promise!! And better late than never right? One day late... not too bad

Yesterday was a day that I know we can all learn a little something from. Yesterday was my parents' 38th wedding anniversary! 38 YEARS! Together! Him and her. As husband and wife. HOLY COW! How often does that truly happen anymore? What an example they have set.

They've been together so much longer than 38 years though. Have I ever told you that they were high school sweethearts? Not only that. They have known each other since the age of 8. Best friends since their early teens. They even used to set each other up on double dates. How freakin cute is that? I love them.

Short story. My parents were in high school selecting their colleges to go to. They had been dating exclusively since junior year. My granddaddy (my mom's dad) had warned them both, "Do not go to the same college." Him being quite the protective daddy was not a fan of the idea of his baby girl settling down so young. My dad was under strict instructions to go somewhere OTHER than Virginia Tech which is where my mom had decided to go. Hmm... as you probably know by now, we're a Hokie family, which means obviously that little rule didn't last long. So, first couple months of college, ok, Dad went to Appalachian State. Yeah that didn't last long. He secretly enrolled at VT, without Granddaddy knowing, cause he could not stay away from his girl that long. Needless to say, Granddaddy found out, things changed, and that pretty much concreted the Dwarf family future. They were destined. And I am beyond grateful for my daddy's sneaky ways 40 some odd years ago.

Happy Anniversary Weekend Mom and Dad!!! I love you! I am grateful for the example of love and partnership you have set for me and my husband. I can only hope and pray to one day be celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary too and reflect on how it all came to be- by you two.