30 years ago.

The story is famous in my family, and it has been told several times. My mom went with my aunt, my mamaw, and my cousin to get carpet in Georgia for my aunt's house that she was building. They all pack in my Papaw's and Mamaw's brand new Red F150 Ford Truck. What happened on the trip they didn't expect. An ice storm hit, and they were STUCK in traffic. They saw someone jump over a guard rail to use the bathroom, but instead of landing they slipped down the hill. They ended up having to spend the night on the interstate.My mom was freaking out. She was crying her eyes out. It wasn't because she was scared, but it was because she thought my dad would think she didn't want to get married anymore. My mom and dad were suppose to be getting married. This was during  a time when there were no cell phones.

This was thirty years ago. My parents were married on December 28, 1983. I don't know much about what happened at their wedding, but I do know my mom didn't wear white. She wore a mint green dress, that I happen to have, and will someday be in my wedding if I ever get married. I know they didn't get married in a church, but I have no idea who attended. I have always thought that it was just the two of them, a justice of the peace, and a witness, but I have never heard anything about their wedding.

My Mom and Dad are not here to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They only got to celebrate 10 of them on this earth together, but I believe they are in heaven today celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.

Mom and Dad on their wedding day.

I love and miss you Mom and Dad.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue.