Wow! Can that be possible! Well, here we are in 1967 signing our marriage license. Two years ago, we renewed our vows and the photo below sh
ows us during that ceremony.We've been very lucky.
Many years ago I dedicated my first art exhibit to my husband. I placed a small drawing I had done of him (from my sketchbook) at the beginning of the show. . . the notation said "For Chuck: who has supported me with love - encouraged me by example - shared my thoughts and dreams." And now all of these years later that is still true. Just last year in an exhibit entitled "Art and Soul" at the LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, we were asked to write something on relationships. I wrote an open letter to my husband which contained those same thoughts, plus additional insights gathered over the years. I extend them again today:
In our beginning, we pledged the promises of youth and passion -- loving what we knew about each other and trusting what we did not.
As we begin this our (now) 42nd year together, I joyfully renew those promises. The patina of our relationship is as varied and rich as our journey, the memories we share, and the love that we know. You are my husband, my lover, and my best friend. You have lifted me up when I needed it most. You have supported me with love, encouraged me by example and share my thoughts and dreams. You are the laughter in my day, the music in my night, and my heart's greatest joy.
Have a nice day everyone and remember to be grateful for those loved ones who are part of our lives - part of who we are.
"The best way to know life is to love many things." Vincent Van Gogh
