54 years

my mom and dad were married in 1959. 

all my life i knew that they were committed to God first of all. 

and to each other next. 

their choices have made a family culture. 

they've spent the last 53 years showing my family how to love one another. 

and i will make sure that legacy is not wasted. i will show my children what i have learned about Christlike love. i will tell my children and my children's children what it takes to build a strong family. 

and i will thank God every day that i was blessed to be part of this family 

and privileged to belong to these parents. I will thank Him every day for temple blessings and knowing that this beauty can last forever.