It is hard to believe that it would be a week of celebration of a Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary if I had stayed married to my children's father and he had not left us . And - - - he had lived .
It is not with bitterness that I write this but more with some thoughts of sadness . Yes, after this many years and having lived a life filled with many life experiences which included 8 years out of 10 years of married life that were the happiest years of my life until recently .
We met when he was yet a boy at age fifteen and I was a mere girl child at the age of fifteen . We were attending the same church along with our parents . Not an uncommon event for the times in the fifties . He was beside my side through the years of high school and the years of my rigorous nurses training . We truly were in love as we knew love at the time ! Following completion of my Registered Nurses training/schooling at age 19 we were married (in the church, of course) on July 5, 1959 .
We were extremely happy even though my parents weren't as happy . No surprise there ! There certainly were no excessive funds provided for my very simple wedding . But, we were just happy to be married !
Life was as happy as I could ever have imagined ! I passed my State Board Exams as a Registered Nurse and my husband was very busy working as a Carpenter . We had our first child when we were 21 and the next one when we were 23 . Prior to the birth of our second child my husband and friends were able to build a house that we were able to move into when our daughter was only six weeks old. It was a great three bedroom, two bath house . I was able to be a "Stay at Home Mom" and I loved it .
Life was moving along beautifully as a young family of the fifties . We knew we were fortunate to live the life we were living . Nothing extravagant but nicely comfortable .
Photo taken in 1966 . Red Velvet Mother/Daughter Christmas dresses that I sewed .
AND THEN - - - - -
Out of necessity , my husbands employment changed radically from outdoor carpentry to indoor NIGHT shift Computer office work . And, I had to start working as a nurse on DAY shift . It was a very tumultuous time for us . Very Unfortunately , before long he became involved at work with co-workers and illegal drug use . He left us in early 1969 and he passed away at the age of 47 !
And, That Is My Story .
As we know and I have often said "Life can change in the blink of an eye" . I could write a lot more but let's just say "That Is My Story" and I am very Thankful for the years that were very Lovingly Beautiful .
Now, let's go enjoy some Fireworks ! Are you coming with me ?
Mary
Yes, this photo is in muted colors !
We met when he was yet a boy at age fifteen and I was a mere girl child at the age of fifteen . We were attending the same church along with our parents . Not an uncommon event for the times in the fifties . He was beside my side through the years of high school and the years of my rigorous nurses training . We truly were in love as we knew love at the time ! Following completion of my Registered Nurses training/schooling at age 19 we were married (in the church, of course) on July 5, 1959 .
Life was as happy as I could ever have imagined ! I passed my State Board Exams as a Registered Nurse and my husband was very busy working as a Carpenter . We had our first child when we were 21 and the next one when we were 23 . Prior to the birth of our second child my husband and friends were able to build a house that we were able to move into when our daughter was only six weeks old. It was a great three bedroom, two bath house . I was able to be a "Stay at Home Mom" and I loved it .
Life was moving along beautifully as a young family of the fifties . We knew we were fortunate to live the life we were living . Nothing extravagant but nicely comfortable .
AND THEN - - - - -
Out of necessity , my husbands employment changed radically from outdoor carpentry to indoor NIGHT shift Computer office work . And, I had to start working as a nurse on DAY shift . It was a very tumultuous time for us . Very Unfortunately , before long he became involved at work with co-workers and illegal drug use . He left us in early 1969 and he passed away at the age of 47 !
And, That Is My Story .
As we know and I have often said "Life can change in the blink of an eye" . I could write a lot more but let's just say "That Is My Story" and I am very Thankful for the years that were very Lovingly Beautiful .
Now, let's go enjoy some Fireworks ! Are you coming with me ?
Mary
You were a beautiful young bride. Thank you for sharing your memories of the good and happy times with us. It makes me happy to see you in such a positive place now. Enjoy the celebrations in your little town in the mountains.
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