As I type this, my parents are currently on holiday
On an island somewhere of the east coast of Australia
It’s pretty amazing
Why you ask?
Because, I can count on one hand the amount of times they’ve ever gone away together
On their own
For a holiday
When they’re not working, usually being at home is all the holiday they need
But this trip is kind of special
Actually, it’s not kind of special at all
It’s pretty incredible
See, today Mum & Dad are celebrating 40 years of being married
In this day and age, that’s pretty unbelievable, not to mention totally cool
40 years is a long, LONG time to be married I’m sweating just thinking about it
Admittedly, they did have a few years off for good behavior 20 years ago
But they worked on themselves, worked it out, and ended up where they needed to be
Which is with each other
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They’ve shared an amazing ride together
From their humble beginnings in Kalgoorlie (think, outdoor toilet!)
To where they are now (think, one of the best views in the country)
My brother and I are so lucky
We know that
They have given us such a great example of how it should be
Especially the miracle of my brother being born just 6 months after their wedding virgin, my arse mum!
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They’ve shown us how to make it work
And how to keep the love alive, so to speak
And I’m sure they’re probably ‘keeping the love alive’ right now on their holiday
MOUTH VOMIT!
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So Dad & Mum
HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY!
That’s something to be proud of x
I love seeing other people’s wedding photos. Your dad looks like he’s about 15 and your mum looks like she had shares in the guipure lace company, but the pics are gorgeous and the achievement remarkable – not quite there ourselves, but then we’re not quite as old as them either!! Congratulations Kev and Betty, well done, enjoy the holiday and may you keep the love alive for many years to come. xx
HAPPY 40th Kev & Betty! Hope you had a great 2nd Honeymoon to celebrate. You both look better than ever! CONGRATULATIONS!