Good morning,
Today is my parents' wedding anniversary. They have both been gone for a long time now, but I think of them on this day each year and about the long and loving marriage that they had.
We stopped at the cemetery where they are buried. There weren't many other people there. In fact, I think we only saw one other car several sections away from us.
All markers are flat to the ground here. I am told that it is easier for the grounds keepers this way. Sadly, many of the markers sink so low the cut grass covers them over so graves are hard to find. I do miss the more traditional grave markers.
There were more Canada Geese visiting here today than there were people.
They had found a low spot with a little lake of rain water.
There is a beautiful little lake and water fountain...
...complete with a foot bridge.
It was a nice day for a visit. I truly do miss Mom and Dad. Theirs was such a beautiful relationship: I never heard a harsh word from one about the other. My brothers and I knew we were truly loved.
All the best,
Lois
Oh, Lois....I'm sure their forever heavenly resting place is beautiful, but so is their final earthly resting place.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the traditional markers too. That is so great of you to go visit the grave on their annivesary. .....and I agree with Marty, I bet their house in heaven is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteyour parents sound like they were wonderful folks.
ReplyDeleteLois, such warm memories of your parents will keep them with you; and such a lovely place to visit with them.
ReplyDeleteBeth
Each time we go home the first place I go after unloading the car is the stretch of beach I grew up on. My dad's ashes were spread just offshore and I often feel he's walking the beach with me.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone,
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful thoughts you have shared with me. Thank you so very much for stopping by.
Very best,
Lois
Looks like a beautiful resting place and you parents sound like beautiful people. Today is my anniversary with my husband as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful resting place for your parents. You were blessed to grow up with such a loving couple.
ReplyDeleteLovely setting with the bridge and lake, Lois. My parents are at Spring Grove...closer to your home actually than mine.
ReplyDeletePeaceful sitting. I have a feeling in a few more years they will be pushing cremation. They will run out of spots to bury people. I've told my family, just cremate me, do what ever they want with the ashes, and have a big party. No funeral service and no viewing.
ReplyDeleteA nice place for your mum and dad.
ReplyDeleteA very nice post. And a beautiful cemetery.
ReplyDeleteLovely place to rest - for the living as well as those who are gone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tribute to your folks, Lois. Sounds like they were lovely people and raised their daughter in their image.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful resting place, it is real nice to have such fine parents.
ReplyDeleteIt is a delightful memorial park, Lois and it was great that you were able to visti on their anniversary. May you and your family be well, healthy and happy so that you remember for many more years to come!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely that you have such beautiful memories of your parents. Their resting place is indeed beautiful - that lake is so peaceful and serene.
ReplyDeleteJoolz
What a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteThat footbridge is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to have wonderful memories...