Welcome to Fern Valley

Here in central Alberta prime farm country,my husband Martin and I work together raising beef cattle and Appaloosa horses. Fern valley appaloosas have long been known for their quality of temperament conformation and color.I have recently rediscovered a love of writing and have published 2 collections of poetry. "Telling Tails" and Tails Trails and Campfire stories" . I look forward to a future spreading my wings as an author and as a horse woman .

Saturday, 13 April 2013

50 years in the making

April 15,1963
50 yrs ago, on that  day , Ronald John and Patricia-Alice , started their lives together as Mr and Mrs Horricks.
And tomorrow ,a day early, we will all gather at the home he built for her to celebrate a wonderful milestone in their  journey . 50 years married.
the smiles are  just the same .


For Mom and Dad on your
Golden Wedding Anniversary
A million smiles and a million tears
That’s what you share in 50 years.
The hopes and the dreams that you had on that day
Haves soared and come true, is so many ways
The times that were good and the ones that were great
The frightening times with too much on your plate
In sickness and health you both know those fears
And yet you stood strong through prayer and through tears
As you look back on the day that you wed
And all of the love in those vows that you said
The family you built and nurtured with care
Are all here to rejoice and memories to share
It’s not always perfect we know this is true
But it can always be worth it
We learned this from you
50 years married does not mean you’re old
It means you have a love that is made of pure gold

Happy Anniversary,to my mom and dad. I am, as  always so proud to be your  daughter.
With love  from Sherry .

And to my friends. celebrate your loved ones with me on this day , and as always , stay safe 

17 comments:

Ami said...

Congratulations to your parents on this special day!

To 'the smiles are the same' I would add that your mother is still beautiful and they're still a handsome couple.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh Happy 50 Anniversary to your parents. The photo says it all they are what we all strive to be in our marriages. Beautiful words. HUG B

Country Gal said...

Congrats to you both . Lovely post and photos ! Have a wonderful family get together for this special occasion !

GoLightly said...

Congratulations, what an honourable milestone!

Crystal said...

Congrats!!! Thats is a wonderful poem for them. Have a great celebration, always think its pretty cool when people have been married 50 years.

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary to your parents! What an amazing milestone! You are very blessed!

Janice Grinyer said...

love the love...and the smiles!

Happy Anniversary to your mom and dad!

Shirley said...

Congratulations and happy anniversary! Sherry- you have your dad's smile.

cdncowgirl said...

Congrats & Happy Anniversary to your mum & dad on their milestone anniversary!

Janice said...

They looked happy the day they got married and they still look happy. Your Mother has a truly beautiful smile....have a wonderful celebration with your family and friends.

aurora said...

What a nice poem, I am sure they loved it! Happy Anniversary to your parents. Enjoy this memorable day!

Nicole said...

Oh congratulations to them! I so love hearing stories of love's that have withstood the test of time!

Cut-N-Jump said...

Wow! Well said. They are truly blessed. Hope they have a wonderful day today and many more years to come. Blessed are those in the arms of the one they love.

kestrel said...

What a wonderful family you all are Sherry! Congratulations to your mom and dad, and a beautiful poem.

C-ingspots said...

Just beautiful...congratulations to your mom and dad!

Laura said...

Hi, thanks for commenting on my blog about milking the mare - this should be a link to the FB album - please do feel free to share - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151336524231316.1073741825.323676406315&type=1

Willow said...

Happy Anniversary to your mom and dad ...great tribute poem.