Today is April 2. It is significant. It marks the 53rd Anniversary of your Mom and Myself.
I could do a rehash of the significant events our marriage. Actually, for our 50th anniversary celebration, Grasshopper No.2 wrote “A 50th Anniversay Ode to Chuck and Shelby”. I have selected some of the prose from No.2’s insightful Ode. It tells the story.
“On April second, 1960 they were wed, initially to Milwaukee to Allis-Chalmers Chuck was led”.
“Grasshoppers No.1, No.2,and No.3 were added to their lair. They relocated to Sheboygan, their first home was on St.Clair”.
“When Grasshopper No.4 arrived, one bathroom was not enough. A bigger home on North 6th Street had all the perfect stuff”.
“Three teens and all their challenges, the youngest 5 years old. Along came baby No.5, a moonbeam to the household”.
“Crystal Lake soon became the playground for everyone. With cottage, boats and lazy days, Summers were lots of fun”.
“A Paper Company offered Chuck a job, so to Appleton they did roam. Shelby went back to work and Greenfield Street was home”.
“The kids moved on and they were alone again, most couples would downsize. But no, these two upgraded, Maple Hills is their home”.
“Five kids and eight grandkids later, describes the Andrews clan. Happy Anniversay Mom and Dad, best wishes and love from your fam”.
Grasshopper wrote the ode in 2010. I have changed a few words around but I don’t think I changed any feeling or meanings. To all of you who have shared the “ride”, Thank You.
To Shelby, the love of my life, Thank you for sharing the journey. It has indeed been memorable. Happy Anniversary.
Love,
Dad