PM, you touched a chord about how your parents have a 40 year M and counting.

My Dad died 3 months before my parent's 50th anniversary. He actually died on Father's day waiting to have bypass the following day. No one expected it. My mother and father were very dedicated to each other. I went to see him the night before, my mother as always was keeping vigil with him. I made her go grab some dinner. When she left my Dad said to me, "in case something happens to me, go get your Mom a 50th anniversary card from me and take her to dinner", I said "Dad you will be fine", he said just promise me. I did, and the next day he died.

When their anniversary, came I went out bought a beautiful card and as promised took her to dinner. I told her what my Dad had said. She cried but really appreciated it. It was 12 years ago and my Mom still loves him dearly (She is 85). That is love, that is dedication, that is the way I was raised.

Yes I understand. I want the same.


Me 53
H 50
D16, D29
M 22 years
bomb 7/08 INH - alien pod replaces H
8/08 - OW (direct report), I work there also
bomb II - H moves 10/1
expose ow 10/22
D to be final 9-09