When Mark & I were dating, I was very scared about that our love would not last. I had never seen a good example of real and true love not just enduring but continuing to grow. Our first marriages had broken up. My parents, while still married, had settled into what looked like room mates, and not even ones that like each other most of the time. When I was younger, you could catch dad sneaking up on mom for a hug or kiss, but they were not affectionate on a regular basis. I did not want to lose what we had. We would spend time with his parents occasionally and I observed a very special bond. They would sit near each other as often as possible, hold hands, etc. You could see love still in their eyes. Mom was always looking after dad's needs. Dad was always concerned with her.
Their love has become our model, and example. My husband is a kind, and respectful husband because of them. He has treated me like a queen every day we have been together. He has taught our children to respect me.
This photo was taken about 2008. Mom died a year later. I know dad misses her a lot and can't wait to go back home to be with her.
Life has not been easy for either of them, challenges with their kids, financial setbacks, health problems, but through it all, their love survived.
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