Saturday, November 20, 2010

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

My parents have been gone for many years now, but for some reason, I never forget their wedding anniversary.  Perhaps it's because through them I had such amazing proof that love exists and endures, despite trying circumstances.  My parents' marriage wasn't perfect, but even at those most difficult moments, there was a light that would appear on each of their faces when they spoke of the other. 

Here's a short excerpt from one of my father's letters to my mother:  “[By] writing about my feelings in these brief lines, I mitigate somewhat my desire to tell you these things in person; I live in hope of having you next to me, to squeeze your beautiful hands, and to take refuge in the oasis of your love.”  That has to be the most fitting caption for the photo below.


This photo isn't dated, but from my mother's hair, and the background view, I think this was taken while they were living in their first apartment in Old Havana, probably around 1954.

7 comments:

Jeanne said...

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Barb said...

What a beautiful love letter! They were a very nice looking couple.

Nicki said...

Your father was so articulate with such a wonderful love letter. Your parents are a very handsome pair and their love is quite obvious in this picture. Happy anniversary memory.

Reds said...

What beautiful words! And great photo too!

Margaret said...

Your dad definitely had a way with words! Love that picture and your sentiments about your parents!

Angela2932 said...

Your father is almost as eloquent with words as you are! This is such a sweet, moving, photo! What a treasure!

Maria, thanks for all your kind words about my Kitchen Torture. As I type this, the contractor is at our house, supposedly installing the cabinets! It'll be 8 pm before I'm home, and I'm excited (hopeful) about what might be occurring!

Anonymous said...

We all have to sit down together one day so you can share all of your photos, memories, and letters of your family. Scott and I would love it!