PattyM,

All of these stories have been heart-warming but yours has brought tears to my eyes both of laughter and of joy. We've traveled similar paths (minus the cemetery of course.....) it would seem but in the end, when you can wake up each morning and know your family and friends are well, your children are good people and your mate is by your side and you still like him as much and/or more than you did all those earlier years ago, I think you are a truly fortunate person. I know my glass runs over in all those areas.

And Tom and Lisa,

Congrats to you both - we were feted for our 50th by our kids a few years ago, too, and it was wonderful to be able to share our happiness and good fortune with so many friends and family.

And sincere congratulations to all who have shared their stories here.