Happy Anniversary to my parents

happy anniversary. i feel the same about my parents, who celebrated 40 years this past june. renee, you look so like your mom! nicola http://whichname.blogspot.com

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Happy Anniversary to them from Costa Rica! They did an awesome job raising you, Renee!

Yes, that model of what marriage can look like is such a gift and one that many individuals have never had in their lives. My parents too provided a wonderful example that tides me through in rough seasons or patches and makes me eternally grateful. They were best friends and a real team and raised a family of 12 kids who all knew we were loved. I loved watching them snuggle on the couch or go for walks holding hands and I knew I wanted that when I grew up :)

Happy anniversary to your parents:) Mine celebrated their 35th a few years ago, and I remember looking at them and thinking about how much life that is-- and how much work it takes, in the midst of raising a family-- to get there. Kudos to them for making the journey together...it is wonderful inspiration:)

Happy Anniversary!

I couldn't agree more. One of the best lessons my parents have taught me is that you actually have to try to keep your marriage full of sparks. They've done it and you can tell and now I've got realistic tools of how to keep things strong and loving.

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This principle, of the love parents share for each other being the foundation of a loving home, is one that strikes to my heart. My parents were divorced when I was in my preteens, and I know it changed my life forever. Although each of my parents are remarried, I will never be able to look at them the same again. Not in an angry or hurt way (both feelings I had to work through in grief), and I still greatly respect and love each of my parents, but it is just not the same anymore. When I married Glen I knew I had a chance to back out before the wedding and that as much as that would hurt it would be far better than changing my mind years later, and I wish more couples would do that before their wedding. Now, as our fifth anniversary is coming 'round the corner in just a couple of weeks, I am so proud to be starting a fresh example for our children - that we can show them how wonderful marriage can be, a gift, not only to each other, but to our children for the rest of their lives. It is sad that only in today's world when marriage is not valued like it once was that we realize the blessing we have when we find a husband and wife who enjoy each other, even after many years of marriage. It is a precious gift that should be held close to our hearts, and perhaps that is the greatest thing I have learned from my parents divorce, a hard lesson learned, but one I will forever remember!

Compromise and devotion. I hope our children see these traits in our marriage!

Thank you for your tribute, Renee, and for the kind comments of your readers. Thirty-six years of marriage sounds like a long time; something that applies to old people! I'm so grateful for your Dad's love, your grandparents' example, and the grace and goodness of God.