Forty Four Years Ago.... 6/30/56
Forty four years ago my dear, we stood before the
priest
it was hot and humid inside that church to say the very
least.
Family and friends had gathered round to wish us well that
day
We were nervous kids, it was scarey...what more is there to
say.
The apartment house we chose to share was our reception
hall
twasnt grand nor big and shiney but, we still had quite a
ball.
We had cake and beer with snacks and chips, wasnt the best I
know
But our friends were there and family too...it all just
seemed to glow.
Then it was time to bid goodbye to all who gathered
there
we were heading for our honeymoon, but no one knew to
where.
And then, our first problem... we, so young and silly to
think of going far
Because in spite of all our planning, we didnt own a
car.
Your good ol brother Whitey, GOD rest his soul in
grace
came through and served as chauffer...he took us to our
place.
It was just a motel in Virginia but, for our two or three day
fling
it could have been Hawaii~~ or Alcapolco... in a suite fit
for a king.
In the coming years we would see the world...as our little
family grew
They were happy times but hard as well...I was oh~~so proud
of you.
The Navy sent me here and there and you always stood by
me
Allowing me to do my thing, right and wrong as I served upon
the sea.
And now its past, when we were young and we never knew for
sure
Could we stand the test and tow the mark... would our union
endure.
It did~~ you know and I am glad to have shared this time with
thee
And I thank you, Dear~~ with all my heart for putting up with
me.
Happy 44th Anniversary, Lucy Darling XOXOXO til next year