Saturday, September 25th, 2010, me family will be celebrating my grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary. I have been asked to give something like a maid of honor speech along with my sister, aunt, and mother. Even though I wish to share this glorious occasion with everyone, I know it is not possible. I will, however, share my speech.
What an honor it is to speak at my grandparent's 50th anniversary. It's not often we get an opportunity to celebrate an event like this, so I think, first off, congratulations are in order.
50 years! Some day I hope I'll be able to say I even lived that long. But to be married! To actually live with another person for that length of time - it's remarkable. I mean, our parents had us out of the house after 18 years, and, admittedly, all of us kids had probably had enough of them by that time, but 50 years! This should win you a prize of some sort, shouldn't it?
Honestly, now, I know we don't get many opportunities to tell you, but you should realize how much of an inspiration your marriage is to all of us. It gives us all great pleasure celebrating the commitment you have shown one another in your lives, and you should know the influence of your love is not lost on this family.
Of course, as grandchildren we always revere what you've said. Some of our fondest memories from childhood revolve around them. What stands above all is the impression that you were always so happy to see us, always interested in what we were doing and thinking, and never let an opportunity to help us or guide us down the path of righteousness escape your grasp.
Later, as we grew up and began seeing you for the adults you are, we began appreciating all that you've done with your lives. Grandma and Grandpa, you have very much become a symbol for the joys of leading a long and healthy life. You show us that life doesn't stop at any age, and that it keeps on getting better if you tackle it with the same energy and interest every day. Naturally, if you're lucky enough to have a partner there to share the experience, life will be all the more rich.
Would you all share a toast with me to John and LouAnn Davis, still, after all these years, a wonderful, happy couple!
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