My First Post in 2013!

Everyone knows that I have a great dad. And, everyone knows what it takes to be a great dad, right? -- A great wife. ;-)

My parents are pretty amazing. A couple that has been committed to one another, committed to the covenant that they made to each other 37 years ago, is a rare find in this crazy world. And for that, I'm so grateful.

Thirty-seven years is a long time. In fact, it is six years longer than I have been alive. Equivalent to a middle-aged person's lifetime. Yes…a lifetime. "Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle."

James Dobson says, "Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can't live without."

Mom & Dad did that. And my life is better because of it. I can't think of any other people as selfless as my own parents. I love this article that I found in Marriage Today. It says, "Your priorities aren't what you SAY they are. They are revealed by how you live. What does your life say about the value of your family and marriage?" I know without a shadow of a doubt that our family was the top priority for my parents. I pray that I can pass that down and that it remains this way for many generations to come.

Before I sign off, I have a few more quotes that I think are appropriate for this anniversary.

From Ronald Reagan: "There is no greater happiness for a man than approaching a door at the end of a day knowing someone on the other side of that door is waiting for the sound of his footsteps." My mom's excitement - to hear the truck turn the corner onto Sheridan - to hear the sound of his footsteps on the porch - to see him walk thru that front door every evening, has never grown weary. I love it!

From Frank Pittman: "The more things we can laugh about, the more alive we become: The more things we can laugh about together, the more connected we become." I think it's 100% fact that Mr. & Mrs. Victory are the most alive and connected couple, EVER. Anyone who knows them knows that laughter is a CONSTANT in that household. It never stops. Ever.

And finally, Dr. Valliant, from Harvard Medical School, stated, "A good marriage at 50 predicted positive aging at 80. But surprisingly, low cholesterol levels did not." :-) I think they are aging pretty well…and I'm sure the next 23 years will be full of positivity, laughter, and mostly love. <3 p="">
Happy Anniversary to my sweet Mom & Dad!!!

xoxo,
Sarah