Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Today marks 40 years since Alan and I were joined together as husband and wife in the Provo, Utah LDS Temple. It has been an honor and privilege to be married to such a wonderful man -- a man who: 1) is easy to live with (who actually cleans up after himself); 2) is a devoted husband; 3) is a dedicated father; 4) is an excellent provider; 5) is a great example of Christ-like living; 6) has the same religious beliefs as I do; 7) is stripped of pride; and 8) is good at giving counsel to me, to church members (as their Bishop in years past), and especially to our children as they have come to him for guidance throughout their lives. I couldn't ask for a better husband than Alan. I can't imagine life without him by my side. 

Our love has grown as we have worked together to raise four sons and one daughter. Parenthood is difficult, but when you have a good mate by your side, it becomes a much easier and more rewarding task. It is so nice to be able to share the load with someone you trust.

In only 10 more years, we can celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Now, that is a real milestone and I can't wait to celebrate it!

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Some interesting quotes on love:


“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.”
– Mignon McLaughlin

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
– Lao Tzu

“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.”
– Sam Levenson

“Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get–only with what you are expecting to give–which is everything.”
– Katharine Hepburn, Me: Stories of My Life