Last Friday evening, Ken and I ate dinner with Joyce and Robbie, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary. It did not seem fair because Joyce did the cooking but we ate in style. Steak, baked potato and salad. Key lime pie for dessert. Now 61 years is a long time to be married but they enjoy each other and their life together, which is a great blessing. Robbie comes from three generations of people who have lived to 100 or more so he is hoping to be able to celebrate their 80th anniversary. I hope to celebrate with them on their 62nd next year.
Being married a long time has complications. Dave and Irene will celebrate their 62nd anniversary in October. I was a thin when I was15 year old, way back then. Funny thing though. Both Dave and Irene are both thin now to celebrate their 62nd and have been thin all their lives. When they were discussing their anniversary party, they decided to have a dinner at their home, which they will have catered. The only problem is that the caterer will only do it for ten and so many of their long time friends have died so that they are not sure they can come up with 10 friends who are able to eat a three course meal. I just laughed. and suggested that they book the caterer and invite their friends. Just pay the caterer for ten. Invite friends and if the numbers are smaller, keep the food for the future meals. Freeze the food. And enjoy the celebration.
Getting old is complicated. Ken says it is an adventure. You never know what has happened to you over night. But celebrating anniversaries is a pleasure.
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