As my parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, it is important to me that they know what it means for me to be their daughter. \u00a0Throughout my life, I have never doubted their love. I have never doubted their support. \u00a0And perhaps most importantly, I have never once doubted that Kim, Kelly, Kathy and I were the luckiest girls in the world for having them as our parents.<\/p>\n
Growing up, I saw the strength of their love for each other. \u00a0Never once have I questioned their love for each other and for our family. \u00a0Some of the greatest memories growing up are of simpler times; of Mom helping us with homework at the table and Dad listening to music reclined in his chair, headphones on, eyes closed; camping in our little trailer with the relentless flies and even more relentless rain; cramming into the family car for wonderful vacations, even if we did seem to have car trouble every time.\u00a0 That was part of the adventure.\u00a0 It never fails to make me smile nor give me comfort when I think of these happy times.<\/p>\n
Looking back, I am grateful for all of their contributions to shaping my life. Some of my earliest memories are Dad teaching me how to play the cornet and Mom teaching me to cook in the kitchen, sometimes rushed between piano lessons. They were always an important part of my life. Their daily participation and example of what it means to be a parent is something I cherish and enjoy sharing with my own children.<\/p>\n
I know my teenage years were sometimes difficult for them. \u00a0But I always knew that they were there for me. \u00a0I knew that no matter how bad it got, I could count on them to be there. \u00a0Like all children, especially teenagers, I pushed them away at times, but they were always still right there, exactly where I needed them. \u00a0With their love, I was able to become the woman I am today.<\/p>\n
As I grow older, I realize with each passing day how special it is to have great parents like I was lucky enough to have. \u00a0They are the example I hope I now am with my children, and I am so thankful for everything they have done. \u00a0I love them both with all of my heart and I am proud to be their daughter.<\/p>\n
Karyn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As my parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, it is important to me that they know what it means for me to be their daughter. \u00a0Throughout my life, I have never doubted their love. I have never doubted their support. \u00a0And perhaps most importantly, I have never once doubted that Kim, Kelly, Kathy and I were the luckiest girls in the world for having them as our parents. Growing up, I saw the strength of their love for each other. \u00a0Never once have I questioned their love for each other and for our family. \u00a0Some of the greatest memories growing up are of simpler times; of Mom helping us with homework at the table and Dad listening to music reclined in his chair, headphones on, eyes closed; camping in our little trailer with the relentless flies and even more relentless rain; cramming into the family car for wonderful vacations, even if we did seem to have car trouble every time.\u00a0 That was part of the adventure.\u00a0 It never fails to make me smile nor give me comfort when I think of these happy times. Looking back, I am grateful for all of their contributions to shaping my life. Some of Continue reading 50 Years of making Beautiful Music Together.<\/span>