"WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN"

I saw this video today, of an elderly couple who when going into the Mayo Clinic for a check-up, spotted a piano in the lobby and decided to play a little impromptu piece...
P.S the old man is a few months short of 90 in this video and they have been married for 62 years.

What made it so great to watch though, is the realisation that there are still people out there who despite the high rate of divorce, live long happy lives with a spouse - 62 years is a long time! In addition to that, it's great to see that even though the economy is bad, crime is high, finances are usually always a struggle, and sickness and trials are everywhere, there are happy people who enjoy the small things in life and make the best of every moment spent with a loved one...

What's funny about me seeing this video clip today, is that just before I saw the video, Luke was pulling books off of our bookshelf...when I went to pack them back, I spotted our wedding book, and took it out to browse through the pictures... It has the words of our 'wedding song' printed in it...
They seem so fitting for our journey into the future together...

We've Only Just Begun 

- The Carpenters -

We've only just begun to live,
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way.
And yes, We've just begun.

Before the rising sun we fly,
So many roads to choose
We start our walking and learn to run.
And yes, We've just begun.

Sharing horizons that are new to us,
Watching the signs along the way,
Talking it over just the two of us,
Working together day to day
Together.

And when the evening comes we smile,
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow,
And yes, We've just begun.

Jake and I only have 2 years of marriage behind us, so we still have a long 60 years ahead of us before we get to where that adorable couple is now...Jake is my husband and my best friend and I hope that we can still have as much fun together in our old age as they clearly still do. I hope that we can make the best of every situation that life presents to us, whether good or bad, and I hope that because we have started on a good foundation, that we can prevail and overcome the odds, to live long, prosperous lives building and strengthening our family together.