Friday, October 07, 2011

22 Years

Today Mark and I celebrate 22 years of marital bliss. Not bad considering that for 21 of those years we've been parents of children with special needs. Although, technically, we didn't find out Hilary was deaf until she was a year old. So, we always say, we had 2 "good" years of marriage.  The key to our lasting marriage - despite the overwhelming odds against it lasting - is HUMOR.  If nothing else, we both can still laugh.  And, anyone who knows Mark knows that he is darn funny.  He's quiet- but funny!  Little known fact - Mark was a theatre major in college.  He's a great actor with a great sense of humor. I've encouraged him to get back into acting by joining a community theater.  Unfortunately, his work schedule just doesn't allow it right now. But, maybe some day ....

The following pictures are really lousy for a couple of reasons.

1. They are old (22 years old, to be exact).
2.  We didn't have money to hire a professional photographer when we got married - so the quality is crappy to begin with.  But, I thought I'd share them anyway.


The priest in the left of the picture (who you can only partially see) married my mom and dad (and taught both my dad and me in high school). The other priest - he was also one of my high school teachers.  He was a friend of my dad's growing up and he said my mom's funeral.  He's awesome.  If all priests were like him, I might still be going to church.  (But, that's a whole other topic!) 



Time for me to shut down the computer and finish packing.  We're hitting the road tomorrow and 5am comes early.  


5 comments:

Cindy said...

Happy Anniversary Ann and Mark. 22 Years, WOW, that's quite an accomplishment; more than most people realize...

worthy said...

Happy anniversary, love the pictures. I agree with Cindy, 22 years is an amazing accomplishment. Have a safe trip xx

Christy said...

Happy Anniversary!!!! Love your "marital bliss" description. I'm so sure! haha Love to hear that humor has gotten you through. That's our tactic, as well. I hope we have the same success! Hard to believe it's only been 9 for us. Ugh. It feels like so many more! Ha!

I hope things are going well with your trip and all the appointments. Who is traveling with you this time? I can't even imagine making that kind of trek. What can I say? You Rock.

bettyd said...

Happy Anniversary!! You can see Mark's a funny guy in that photo of him with Eric. You have it rolling through on the top of you webpage, and it has always put a smile on my face

Susan said...

Congratulation Ann! Considering the statistics that's really an accomplishment to be proud of! Next week Steve and I celebrate our 15 year. And in January we've been together 20 years. I don't know where the years go.

Have a good trip!