The union you forged on the day you were wed
made you strong for the challenges lying ahead.
Agreeing to travel the road hand in hand
you knew you were ready to meet each demand.
Your joys were enhanced traveling down the same road;
your setbacks diminished by sharing the load.
Humor and harmony leveled the way.
You knew how to work and to laugh and to pray.
Your children are blessed and so are your friends
by your spirit of giving and its large dividends.
With beautiful family, successful careers,
God bless your marriage way beyond 60 years.
Copyright 2002 Lucy Goodell