My Mom and Dad's 50th Anniversary Tribute

The Story of a Girl and a Boy

(My Parents)

A boy was born in a western town,

Where the LDS church was the main church around.

He had parents who loved him,

And he had siblings too.

He was taught what was right,

He was taught what was true.

He grew up and left home,

On a mission he went,

Knowing his life would change

But, to what extent?

A girl was born in a mining town

There were hills, and trees, and churches around.

She had parents who loved her.

She had siblings too.

She was taught what was right,

She was taught what was true,

To the fullest extent that her parents knew.

But the girl still had questions

Where could answers be found?

And it was about then

That the boy came around.

The girl's family was taught by the boy.

They learned more of truth.

They discovered new joy.

And the man he discovered

By unusual means

That this girl, from this town

Was the girl of his dreams!

So once he went home he wrote letters galore.

He had really strong hopes

He would see her some more!

He sent her a ring, by way of the mail,

And he called on the phone

What a tale he can tell!

Of the girl that he loved

Bravely telling him yes,

And going out with her Father

To buy a new dress.

One fit for a temple that was far away

Where she'd marry the boy

On their own wedding day.

So on September 1^st 1961

They were sealed in the temple

Their marriage had begun.

The girl and the boy

Were now to be one.

They would sometimes be happy,

And sometimes be sad.

There would be times that were hard,

And times that were glad.

Through all things they were

Determined to stay

Together to work

Through each challenging day.

They welcomed five children

They taught them with love,

Of their Heavenly Parents

Watching from up above.

They sent two boys on missions

And welcomed them home.

Boys and Girls soon grow up

Leaving parents alone.

But not so alone as they were before.

Because the children got married

And then there were more!

More people to love

More children to hold

More joy for the years

All more precious than gold.

This because two good people,

A girl and a boy

Who valued good family

And worked to have joy

Were sealed in the temple

Making promises there

Then worked hard to keep them

With diligent care.

I wrote this for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary party.  Mom and Dad are really good people who have worked hard to be good parents.  I am especially thankful that they taught me about Jesus, and His love for me and all of Heavenly Father's children.  Because of that knowledge my life has been full of hope, joy, love, and peace.  I love my parents and hope they are enjoying their anniversary adventure today.