55 Years Ago
55 years ago on July 29, 1967 Rich and I had a beautiful wedding at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church in Schenectady, New York. Our love story started on Christmas day 1965 when I met Rich on a blind date. You can read my True Love is Forever Strong story that tells about how we met when I was 16 years old and Rich was 19.
Fast forward to 2022 after two children, seven grandchildren and ten great grands we are still going strong. Since Rich and I even worked together at our interior decorating shop, we have basically been together 24/7 for all these years. Yes, there have been a few challenges along the way but at the end of the day we kiss each other and say I love you before we turn off the lights.
Tomorrow is our 55th anniversary and we are up in Schenectady New York where it all began. We will go back to St. Anthony’s church like we also did five years ago for our 50th anniversary and bring back so many wonderful memories of this day 55 years ago.
This is a poem I wrote for our 50th anniversary True love lasts forever.
Alexandra was with us for our 50th anniversary but Lia has never been to New York or met my older sister. I’m excited to have a mini reunion with both my sisters on Saturday.
Last evening Lia and I took about a mile walk along the Mohawk River and took pictures of some beautiful wildflowers. Stay tuned for a blog soon about all she found!
We had a great walk but I think it tired Lia out. We have more fun plans for today!
A very happy anniversary Martha to both of you.Your wedding picture looks lovely and so does the 50th one.Give me one piece of wisdom that 55 years of marriage has given you😊.I will be grateful.
Thank you Amrita, I’m a bit late at replying but I’m getting them all done! I would say my one piece of wisdom is to work together and help each other grow and succeed. Also never end the day on a sour note, say I love you every evening.
You too are amazing. Congratulations on your55th anniversary. Enjoy your time in New York.
Thanks Steve, wait until you read about our trip!
Happy Anniversary! What a huge number to celebrate, 55 years!
It’s so wonderful that you came back to where it all began, and this time you even brought Lia.
Thank you Tamara! I’m so glad Lia and her mommy went with us. They both met family they had never met before.
Happy anniversary tomorrow. How sweet that you brought Lia with you. Time to build more memories for the three of you . I hope you enjoy where you are staying and have the greatest time! (I’m curious to know what the yellow flower is, too. I think the pink one is bee balm.)
Thank you Alana, Lia and her mommy went with us, it was a great! On one of Lia’s and my nature hike we saw so many beautiful wild flowers. This yellow one was Trefoil and Lia will be sharing more flowers we saw and what they are soon!
Congratulations! Enjoy your special day and the special trip!
Lia sure look “wiped out”.
Thanks Cheryl, yes Lia has been on the go the past few days! She hit the pillow and fell fast asleep!
Happy Anniversary.
You are always adding more wonderful memories for all those grans and great grans.
Blog on !
Thanks Doug, gotta keep those memories going!
Happy Anniversary Martha! Congratulations ❤️
Thank you Maria! So many memories through out the years!
Martha, I am so excited about your anniversary! I was going to wait until tomorrow, but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! What joy you and your understated husband Rich have woven through the lives of many–not just your own. Many blessings for your remaining years! Can’t wait to read about Lia meeting your sisters.
Thank you so much Kebba! Yes we have made so many memories and I’m looking forward to having our sister reunion!
Happy anniversary!!
Thank you Amanda! Many memories made, may more to come.