John & Lynda
Today is the 60th anniversary of the day when John and Lynda stood in a church and pledged their love for one another.
‘Till death do you part.
And unfortunately, Dad isn’t here to celebrate, but man, it should be celebrated.
Mom and Dad were a remarkable couple.
They were on each other’s nerves from time-to-time and they both had a strong presence.
Anyone who ever met my Dad might think that he ruled the roost, but there was only one person who could stand up to him, and actually make him back down.
Yeah.
Mom.
And they laughed a lot together. There’s a great photo of them at a wedding...
...both laughing hysterically.
Mom looking at Dad.
I think of another day.
I was coming in from college...
...heard music blasting.
Kenny Rogers.
“Through the Years.”
They were dancing in the living room. Dad, who could really belt it out was singing.
I didn’t say a word.
Just stepped back out of the room...
...the image of them dancing...
...after all those years...
...and all those crazy kids...
...all the good times...
...all the heartache...
...still together.
I know that Mom and Dad are together today too.
Dad is right there.
In Mom’s beating heart.
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