Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to my parents. They were married 12-28-1958 in Garden City, KS on a warm Dec day, much like today here in Gypsum.
Went to Church at the Baptist Church with my family. Sermon was on Simeon, the circumcision of Jesus & Mary’s purification. A very timely message.
The anniversary celebration was from 2-4pm in the fellowship hall. We are estimating about 175 to 200 visitors. Those from Center who came: LaVerne & Rebecca Miller, Lowell & Judy Miller, Josh & Misty Nisly, Marvin & Rosa Nisly, Matthew Nisly, Jacob Nisly, Michael Jon Nisly, Jordan Nisly, Emily Nisly, Perry Lee & Judith Stutzman, Oliver & Emma Troyer, Rachel Yutzy & David Yutzy. Thank you all for coming. What a special surprise. Also Fannie Helmuth & Harvey Nisly were there.
Also special visitors: John & Ingrid Gray from Monroe Louisiana. Ingrid’s parents were Franz & Frances Peterson. My parents chose to go visit them on their honeymoon.
Thank you to sister Elizabeth who really got it all together & Darcee & Heidi who added their special touches.
We had a great day finished off with our immediate family dining out with Aunt Vivian who provided the meal & Carl & Darcee. We ate at Coyote Canyon, a local favorite.
It’s been a great week having Paul & Elizabeth here from Rush CO with their 4 children, Greg, Jenna, Rebecca & Eric. Paul’s mother, Pat Frank, & sister, Penny Frank, also came along.
Mama & Grandma pieced all 48 existing state flowers & all 48 existing state birds back in the early 50’s. We cleaned out our attic summer 2007 & Elizabeth made off with all 96 pieces. Pat made 2 quilts with these pieces this past year & had a mad dash to get them all done by today. Had to use duct tape on her bleeding thumbs in order to finish on time. Thank you Pat!!
Praise God for a great day!
mikey
