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lthough the official date is tomorrow on July 21, we had dinner tonight with Fr. Ed and Tom Turkle to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.
It rained today, just like 20 years ago but that didn't dampen our enjoyment. And Fr. Ed gave us a cross again, along with a special blessing. The original cross hangs in our bedroom, reminding us how Christ asks us to take up our cross daily. And this new cross features a family tree, so I intend to hang it near my bathroom mirror. Fr. Ed has such a profound way with rituals. It was terrific to renew our vows with the children as our witnesses this time. And we tied the knot with a golden ribbon in hopes of reaching our 50th anniversary.
Then sealed it with a kiss. We spent time looking at the album of wedding photos from Topeka in 1990, and told a few old stories from Shantivanam, where Tom worked as the assistant and editor for this prolific priest. At 79-years-old, Fr. Ed is still being creative with words and watercolors. Tom has a bit more freedom to help publish local authors and wants to keep taking flying lessons. They haven't aged a bit, and I think it's because they are so interested in young people. Meggar likes being asked about her travels and college plans, and Winger told about his favorite sports. Polar Bear was impressed they could tell him apart from his twin--right off the bat. Lastly, we enjoyed a family concert with a finale of Dorito performing his favorite Concerto with so much emotion that his eyes are often closed. Beautiful! a great wedding present.
lthough the official date is tomorrow on July 21, we had dinner tonight with Fr. Ed and Tom Turkle to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. 
It rained today, just like 20 years ago but that didn't dampen our enjoyment. And Fr. Ed gave us a cross again, along with a special blessing. The original cross hangs in our bedroom, reminding us how Christ asks us to take up our cross daily. And this new cross features a family tree, so I intend to hang it near my bathroom mirror. Fr. Ed has such a profound way with rituals. It was terrific to renew our vows with the children as our witnesses this time. And we tied the knot with a golden ribbon in hopes of reaching our 50th anniversary. 
Then sealed it with a kiss. We spent time looking at the album of wedding photos from Topeka in 1990, and told a few old stories from Shantivanam, where Tom worked as the assistant and editor for this prolific priest. At 79-years-old, Fr. Ed is still being creative with words and watercolors. Tom has a bit more freedom to help publish local authors and wants to keep taking flying lessons. They haven't aged a bit, and I think it's because they are so interested in young people. Meggar likes being asked about her travels and college plans, and Winger told about his favorite sports. Polar Bear was impressed they could tell him apart from his twin--right off the bat. Lastly, we enjoyed a family concert with a finale of Dorito performing his favorite Concerto with so much emotion that his eyes are often closed. Beautiful! a great wedding present.
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