A Reason to Celebrate!


We did as we were told, we were instructed to get dressed and stay in our room until we heard the bell. When the bell rang, we were greeted outside our bedroom door by Vinnie saying “Can I be your Best Man?” and the others singing Happy Anniversary.  
What a moment it was, as was the entire day. Food was brought in, a gorgeous cake, cookies, along with champagne and speeches.  

Thank you, Jeff for writing and leading us in renewing our wedding vows. Thank you for bringing Rose into our lives, giving me a daughter to love and become such good friends with.  

Rose thank you for all the decorations, the flowers and balloons, the cookies and all the food you and Jeff brought in, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being who you are, loving, creative and such a good friend. 

Thank you Vinnie, for being our best man, 

Ollie thank you for the toast you wrote and read so beautifully at dinner. 

Joe thank you so much for the awesome poem you wrote about love. 

Craig, for your words of affection, so warm and touching, thank you.  Thank you also for video taping this beautiful celebration. 

Denny, thank you for coming into my life all those years ago, and walking along side me on a path of commitment, love and support. We are more than lucky, we have grown together, shared the same interests and are blessed for sure to have 2 sons and 3 grandsons.  
I am thankful for our continued good health. 

Today was special, it was nice to embrace and celebrate all that we’ve enjoyed throughout the past 50 years. 

AH! The joy loving and being loved brings. 

There could not be anything better.





































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