It would have been fifty!
By Amber
@AmbiePam (104724)
United States
August 29, 2025 12:52pm CST
Today would have been my mom and dad’s 50th wedding anniversary (they married very young). She died a few months before their 40th anniversary. Thirty-one of those years were good, with nine a total nightmare due to her dementia. So I am very grateful they got married young. That way my dad got more years with her.
She’s definitely not in pain, and if she knew my dad was married again, and who to, she’d be grateful for that. I don’t think my dad remembered what today is, and that’s okay if he forgot. He has never been good with dates, and he is insanely busy. He’s also a little ticked at me right now. 
Kind of like, that girl will never listen!
Is today anything special to you?
Kind of like, that girl will never listen!
Is today anything special to you?17 people like this
21 responses
@DaddyEvil (160264)
• United States
29 Aug
No, nothing special about today for us.
Your poor dad, having to put up with you. 
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@DaddyEvil (160264)
• United States
30 Aug
@AmbiePam I can easily see that. But, it's your choice to go or not.
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@snowy22315 (197812)
• United States
29 Aug
Not really, but isn't it the anniversary of Katrina?
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@xstitcher (36137)
• Petaluma, California
29 Aug
Not today...the 23rd was my first nephew's 20th birthday (yeah, I feel old...)
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@thislittlepennyearns (65850)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
30 Aug
It was Friday! Thats always special. The kids had a half day, and we got an all clear fromt eh dcotor. So it was a good day.
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@MarieCoyle (49961)
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30 Aug
I am glad they did have the 31 good years together. It was tragic how it all ended, but you have good memories of her and of them being happy, which means so much.
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@allknowing (154199)
• India
30 Aug
Men are never good with dates and that is univrsal
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@Manasha (2917)
• Pondicherry, India
30 Aug
That’s such a tender reflection — thank you for sharing it. Anniversaries like that can bring up a mix of gratitude, sadness, and even a bit of humor (like your dad’s “never good with dates” side). It sounds like you’ve found a way to honor your mom’s memory while also recognizing that your dad has moved forward in life, which is a loving perspective to hold.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53588)
• United States
29 Aug
I can remember when my parent’s celebrated their 50 th anniversary. I’m glad that your parents had 31 good years.
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@RasmaSandra (90144)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Aug
I am sure you mom knows about your dad and is glad for him, So nice to rememnber such things, Nothing special for me,
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@LindaOHio (204192)
• United States
30 Aug
That's sad. It will be my husband's and my 55th Heavenly Anniversary on October 3. I'm sosorry your mom had dementia. My hubby had it too.
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@Marilynda1225 (86657)
• United States
3 Sep
My friend and her husband celebrated their 56th anniversary. Guess it's a very popular date for weddings.
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@Traceyjayne (6026)
• United Kingdom
30 Aug
Lovely that your Mom and Dad had so many years together. My parents met at 15, married at 21 and were married over 60 years. It’s good that your Dad found someone else to share his life with . And it’s good that you get on with your step Mom.
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