Ok, back on the saddle again! Let's get this puppy started again.
Day 4: Your Parents
My parents, P. and S. have been married for 31 years. They still reside in South Jersey, where I grew up. My mom and dad both grew up in South Jersey, probably within 2-3 miles of each other. My dad is 7 years older than my mom, so they didn't cross paths during their school days. They both attended Pennsylvania universities (Villanova for my mom, Dickinson and Temple for my dad), but both found themselves back in Jersey after finished college and grad school. So, thanks to some mutual friends, they were introduced to each other at Fred's Tavern in Stone Harbor in October of '78. By December (or January, I forget), they were engaged, and by May of 1979, they were married.
I'm always astounded by the whirlwind courtship and marriage, but after 31 years, they are still going strong. Sure they fight and bicker at times, but what married couple doesn't? We have been through a lot in recent years, but their love has stayed strong. Of course, it is very intimidating to have parents like this with such a strong and long-lasting relationship...sets the bar very high for me. Growing up, I thought I would be married at 22, like my mom, but here I am at 26, almost 27, and there is no potential husband in sight. ::Sigh:: I guess I'm going to be more like my dad, who was 30 when he got married. Yikes, I hope so. That milestone is coming up soon.
I am very lucky to have two wonderful role models in my life. They have always told me to follow my dreams, and have supported me each step of the way. I've fallen off my path several times, and they have always been there to catch me when I fall. I hope that someday, I can find that kind of love in a partner, and to continue to foster that love for my future children.
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