Once Upon a Time.. .. ..

**A few days late in posting.. .. 

Once upon a time there lived a dapper young gentleman.   While serving a church mission in New England, he was introduced {via his mission companion} to a charming young lady.  The two corresponded through letters and upon his return home, they began a brief courtship.  On September 3, 1964 the young damsel and her prince charming were married.  He donning a white tuxedo jacket complemented by black trousers, bowtie, handkerchief and studs. She gowned in a model of peau de soie trimmed with lace and a veil with orange blossoms.  The newlyweds set off for their new life together.  While the young man attended school to become a Pharmacist, the young girl supported his efforts, while taking classes of her own.  Upon his completion of school, the couple was expecting their fifth child {a most precious young maiden;}.  They settled in a village in a modest castle, eventually raising 10 children there.  The man and the woman made many sacrifices to ensure that their children had the best of everything.  The children were happy and wanted for nothing.  Although life was good, it was not without hardships.  The man and the woman have felt the wickedness of loss, experienced the evil spell of health issues, and continue to slay the dragons of child rearing.  But their story is filled with enchantment as well.  The magical love they share has only multiplied and the fairytale that began with 2 has grown to 34.  And they continue to live Happily Ever After.. .. . 

I love you both so very much~