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We're celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary today. Our plan had been to be in GA with our youngest son and his GF and older son and his fiancee were going to try to make it. Then, we were planning a summer trip to Europe where we'd meet up with other family members who would be there at the same time.
Obviously, none of that happened or will happen. Still, we had a lovely time.
Our son arranged a Zoom chat with the kids, their SOs, my siblings, hubby's siblings and a few nieces/nephews. It was all a bit chaotic but fun, lively and so meaningful. We oldsters reminisced about our wedding and loved ones long past. We all caught up with everyone's activities. Niece's fiance was just tested for C19 this afternoon, so there were also worries. Cousin's son is a nurse manager in a hospital in the midwest - other worries.
Still, it was sheer joy seeing everyone's faces. Some of these people we only see every couple of years. I'm seeing at least some silver linings in this mess.
OAITW r.2.0
(24,504 posts)One to remember, I am sure! Enjoy the moment.
mcar
(42,334 posts)DarthDem
(5,255 posts)That celebration sounds terrific.
redwitch
(14,944 posts)Sounds like you two are well loved!
mcar
(42,334 posts)Thank you!
livetohike
(22,144 posts)Sunday. Glad you had a good day. Well celebrate when this is over .
mcar
(42,334 posts)My cousin and her husband were on the chat. They celebrated their 40th early this month with a big to-do. We weren't able to attend but all their guests got there (Philly) and back and several weeks later, no virus cases. They had their party a few days before everything hit the fan.
livetohike
(22,144 posts)and I had reservations to go to the beach for the week (NC), but obviously that had to be cancelled. Were at stay at home orders here in PA.
tblue37
(65,391 posts)niyad
(113,323 posts)I wish you and all your loved ones safe and well.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Richie and Fonzie say "hi".
mcar
(42,334 posts)tblue37
(65,391 posts)Me.
(35,454 posts)lpbk2713
(42,757 posts)He screws up everything he comes near. And takes pride in doing so.
May you both have many more special days.
mcar
(42,334 posts)malaise
(269,023 posts)The technology helps in these times
mcar
(42,334 posts)I'm not a big phone call person and mostly communicate with family/friends via text and What's App. These video chats are making us both stop, sit in the garden and relax with family.
Seeing their faces is such a pleasure.
malaise
(269,023 posts)chat with family and friends all the time
mcar
(42,334 posts)None of us in my generation are getting any younger!
malaise
(269,023 posts)and gave me a spanking new iPad and iPhone for Christmas. We had two great family reunions last year.
Looks like they were prescient. And yes we're not getting any younger.
Cha
(297,275 posts)Your silver lining story is inspiring!
George II
(67,782 posts)....
Congratulations, and many more happy years together.
mcar
(42,334 posts)He divorced several years ago. We said we still like each other - though there have been times...
George II
(67,782 posts)BTW, my parents were married for 65 years, were like newlyweds to the end.
Hope you did something special for the day, although a fancy dinner in these times probably was out of the question.
mcar
(42,334 posts)We're trying to support locally owned. 2 dinners gave us enough for the next couple nights.
We heated it back up after the Zoom party.
Seeing the family made it super special. After all these years, that's what it's all about! And, of course, getting ready for retirement.
Thanks, George!
2naSalit
(86,638 posts)It's good that you can have an enjoyable time together in spite of the circumstances. Congrats!
BigmanPigman
(51,607 posts)brer cat
(24,568 posts)I'm so glad your family found a way to be together while distancing.
I hope you have many, many more anniversaries to come!
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)calimary
(81,298 posts)Zoom and FaceTime are keeping us connected too! Everybody's well and healthy, and staying inside.
sinkingfeeling
(51,457 posts)iluvtennis
(19,861 posts)herding cats
(19,564 posts)I'm glad you made it pretty and enjoyed time with family as best you could!
wendyb-NC
(3,327 posts)Be well, may you both share many more happy years. Blessings all around.
Mr.Bill
(24,300 posts)Last edited Mon Mar 30, 2020, 11:45 PM - Edit history (1)
My granddaughter's 30th birthday, my step-daughter's 50th birthday (already passed), our 25th wedding anniversary, and my wife's 70th birthday.
My step-daughter came up with a brilliant idea. In 2021 we will celebrate the completion of the year after these milestone events.
mcar
(42,334 posts)Sounds like a great idea to me.
Our niece has a wedding scheduled in August, our cousin's son in October and our son sometime next year (not scheduled yet). I don't know what, if any, of these events will happen.
The idea of a big, free-for-all would be a great way to celebrate everything.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)EllieBC
(3,014 posts)You should have many more happy years together!