Let the good times roll
This weekend I was back in Michigan for a short vacation. I had planned it because we get Columbus Day off in DC (though nobody in Michigan seemed to). The other reason I came back is that my brother Tom and I were going to throw a suprise party for my parents.
See, my parents have been married 35 years this month, and we wanted to do something special for them. While I wasn't able to do a lot of the planning from DC, Tom, Lindsey, Stacey and Chrissy were able to get everything together for the event. It turned out that about 25 people came to the party, which was a very good turnout. Unfortunately, we couldn't get a hold of some people, but nevertheless, it was a great time.
It's amazing to think that my parents have been together for 35 years. Really, you just don't see relationships lasting that long in the United States as much as you used to. Maybe it's because my parents are from a different time, but I think it is because they genuinely love each other. I think we can all agree that spening 35 years together is pretty impressive regardless. When we get married, I think we all expect (or at least hope), that the relationship will turn out like my parent's has, with years of enduring love. Unfortunately, all too often that does not happen.
It was good getting back to Michigan for a little while. It's hard to only be back for 2 1/2 days though - there are so many people I want to see, and I haven't been able to see a couple of the people I really wanted to. The weather was fantastic the whole time I was visiting, and it felt good to relax outside for a while. But I do have to say it is a little disheartening to see all of the houses up for sale or auction, as well as the sheer number of McCain/Palin signs in the area.
It's back to the grind soon enough - I can't wait to get back up to Michigan at Thanksgiving.
See, my parents have been married 35 years this month, and we wanted to do something special for them. While I wasn't able to do a lot of the planning from DC, Tom, Lindsey, Stacey and Chrissy were able to get everything together for the event. It turned out that about 25 people came to the party, which was a very good turnout. Unfortunately, we couldn't get a hold of some people, but nevertheless, it was a great time.
It's amazing to think that my parents have been together for 35 years. Really, you just don't see relationships lasting that long in the United States as much as you used to. Maybe it's because my parents are from a different time, but I think it is because they genuinely love each other. I think we can all agree that spening 35 years together is pretty impressive regardless. When we get married, I think we all expect (or at least hope), that the relationship will turn out like my parent's has, with years of enduring love. Unfortunately, all too often that does not happen.
It was good getting back to Michigan for a little while. It's hard to only be back for 2 1/2 days though - there are so many people I want to see, and I haven't been able to see a couple of the people I really wanted to. The weather was fantastic the whole time I was visiting, and it felt good to relax outside for a while. But I do have to say it is a little disheartening to see all of the houses up for sale or auction, as well as the sheer number of McCain/Palin signs in the area.
It's back to the grind soon enough - I can't wait to get back up to Michigan at Thanksgiving.