To My Favorite Two People

HAPPY 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!

Every time I try to comprehend how long 25 years really is, I get blown away. In 25 years, you two have raised 2 girls, lived in 4 different states, worked thousands of hours to provide for a wife in order for her to cook thousands of amazing meals and to have us be able celebrate 91 birthdays, and 25 christmases together. AND you have loved each other the whole time? That's something that should truly be celebrated. I can't tell you guys how much the family you have raised has meant to me, especially lately. As a TEAM, you both have done such an incredible job with Jessica and I. Your mission in life was always to make us as happy as possible and to make our lives "easier", even if that meant sometimes having to be the bad guy. You two are the most amazing couple I know comprised of the two most amazing, respectable, inspiring people I know. I will never hesitate to say that you have always made us as happy as we can be, and you have always made our lives easier. You will always have your two daughters and you will always have a family that supports, loves, and cares so much about the two of you and your marriage. And any way you choose to see it, you will always have each other. I love you both so very much, Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad.

One of my favorite quotes to keep in mind:
"For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But here was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that this was my life. This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one. Happiness is a journey, not a destination."
-Alfred D. Souza