From the desk of Riley:

My parents’ anniversary was earlier this month, and I wanted to do a little something to honor it. It wasn’t a landmark one, or anything. In fact, I’m not even sure which one it is (32nd, I think). Nonetheless, I still think it’s worth noting when two people make the kind of commitment they have made. I’m not talking about the wedding vows, but instead the commitment they make every time their relationship has been strained. From watching them, I’ve learned that a successful marriage isn’t about perfect financial security or about two people spending 50 years in a honeymoon phase together. Neither party is going to be perfect, so neither should expect perfection. The relationship dynamic won’t even stay the same, because people change. You just have to keep finding the best in each other so the bad times aren’t as bad while you wait to fall back in love. A successful marriage is about mutual respect–even (and especially) during disagreements–and a mutual desire to keep mending the relationship, no matter how big the rip.

This song represents well what I’m talking about, so I hope you’ll give it a listen. (Note: I had to make a rudimentary video about it because I didn’t know how to post an mp3).

Anyway, Happy Anniversary from the Rillison Clan, Mom and Dad. And thanks again.

[Song: “We Believe in Happy Endings,” as performed by Dry Branch Fire Squad].

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