A Walk Down Memory Lane

August 7, 1976 - the day two 21 year old kids took the plunge and 38 years later, are still together.  38 years ago!! What an accomplishment.  Hey, they will be the first to tell you it isn't easy.  But, I don't believe it's supposed to be...its about devotion and commitment.  It's about growing together over the years rather than apart.  Building a life with your companion, your partner, your soul mate and not killing each other along the way.  It's through thick and thin, sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer.  About staying together through the glory days and when things get bad, heck, when they become the worst they could possibly be.

I love telling their story to people because it is so sweet, and so rare anymore these days.  Mom and Dad were high school sweethearts and met when they were 15 at the roller rink, Dad worked there and mom was a skater.  They dated for 6 years before they got married, then waited 5 years after marriage to start a family.  In between there they went through all life's ups and downs.  All they know is each other.  

So, I love to scrapbook and take pictures like crazy...so pulling some old pictures together is right up my alley! I thought I would share on the blog a glimpse of their past in honor of their anniversary.  Yes, their anniversary is the same day my dad has been admitted to City of Hope for his second of four post induction chemotherapy rounds.  

Little girl Mom with the bowl bangs!

What a handsome little doll!!

Prom Date!

Skating Queen!

                           

Senior pictures

                       

She has always loved horses

Pretty Mom

Wedding Kiss

The first of many beloved pets, Shiloh

Their first house on Beech Street

   

I think this is still B.C. (Before children)

A pride and joy of dad's - starting a successful small business

New House, Donnell Court

Aww, then came the baby Nicole, playing on the drums - dad is a musician at heart

I look THRILLED! lol.  Mom always wished for a red headed baby....so sorry, you got Portuguese darkies!

"Lov tile" for sure

                     

I love this picture...adult party time, Nicole trying to bug mom!  They had such a FUN group of friends!  We remember vividly the nights we would all camp out in Mexicali downtown's back room and shut the place down.  

They were vacationing here.  Dad was always behind the camera, even this dinosaur video camera! :-)  He was then, and still is today.  

Kenny Loggins days!!

Love the joy on their faces.  

 Happy Anniversary to these two who have made it through life thus far, and are fighting the fight of dad's life.  They will keep going, and they will not stop, because that's who they are.  Dad, we love you like crazy and are cheering for you like crazy. You can do this.  You have many supporters who pray for you and follow this blog who believe you can do this.

Thanks to the loyal followers and prayer warriors.  We are calling upon you.  This will be a turbulent ride, but he will land just fine - we just need your prayers.  Please post comments of encouragement on this blog. We will update tomorrow with more information on how his admission went and what the plan is over the next 5 days.

Thanks!!

Jen and Nicole

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