I remember Dad had just arrived home from work, the music was on while mom cooked. I don’t recall the song that played or
the food we ate that day, but I do remember one thing. I remember my dad grabbing my mom and pulling her close to dance and knowing that this was a glimpse of what being in love is like. And after 30 years I still see it.
At that time, I didn’t completely understand what I had. Now, I can recognize a beautiful relationship. One full of great memories, as well as some hard times in between. Nonetheless, today I am so very thankful for their 30 years of love, faithfulness, and perseverance. Not only with each other but God as well.
Now, for the fun part.
I asked both of them the same questions and here are their answers! (They have not seen this until now and have no idea I’m doing this!)
1.) What did you love most when you first met the other?
Dad: “Her fun attitude/personality”
Mom: “He made me feel comfortable and okay to be myself”
2.) What is your favorite thing about him/her?
Dad: “Her great heart”
Mom: “His sense of humor when he’s not being snarky!” … so never? Just kidding dad 🙂
3.) What is something you have had to work on?
Dad: “Communication” (Don’t we all!)
Mom: “Communication, still to be mastered!” (At least they can agree on it!)
4.) What do you look forward to most?
Dad: “Traveling with her” (Code for losing us kids and going somewhere super cool.)
Mom: “The day we get to enjoy us and he can be free of all the stuff on his plate!”
5.) What is a piece of advice you would give to others?
Dad: “Put God first”
Mom: “Make your relationship with God a deal breaker…. because without God you just can’t make it. And Make sure the important things to you both are honored and protected”
6.) What will you say to each other today?
Dad: “I love you and thanks for thirty great years”
Mom: “Thanks babe for stickin’ it out for thirty years with me! I love you even when I don’t like you! Thanks for loving me!” (There’s the fun attitude he likes so much…)
Along with all the great things I see,  I have realized it’s not easy, but I have also watched them grow and work through something that was never meant to be easy. They decided it was worth it. Not just the happy and good times, but through the struggles and trials of daily life.
God has had his hand on them this entire time, that’s obvious. However, that still doesn’t make it much easier, it just makes it possible. And what a blessing to have an example like this in my life. I look forward to having a love like yours Mom and Dad!
And now, a note from Brendin:
Mom and Dad,
 I can’t begin to explain how thankful I am for both of you. It hasn’t been easy that’s for sure. When I look back and put myself in your shoes I sometimes wonder why you guys didn’t give up. I do believe that I am the person I am today because you didn’t give up and I notice that more and more.
Dad if you didn’t have Mom, you would be absolutely screwed. As for Mom if you didn’t have Dad you’d be living in a box ;). You see, God created mom to love and I’m telling you that’s the most important thing in life, nothing else matters.
God blessed me with parents that never give up even when things are hard. I am who I am today because of you. I am changing other’s lives because you changed mine. I Love you both more than anything and thank you for continuing to help me get through life and supporting me. I guess what I’m getting to is, I -Brendin- would be screwed without YOU! Love you both.
Taylor insisted on doing his “own thing”… teenagers. But we know he loves you both just as much as we do!
I hope you all enjoyed this, and if you get the chance wish this crazy couple a happy anniversary and Valentines Day!(Does this mean they get double the chocolate?)
Mom and Dad, I hope this makes your day even more special! Happy Valentine’s Day and 3oth Anniversary! We love you!
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