Tony
maintains
red wine’s
daily half bottle
contains secret to long life
Elizabeth
two years younger
at age 86
doesn’t partake
wine leaves her feeling tired next day
come February fifteenth
Tony & Elizabeth will be married 63 years
What’s the secret to that? I asked
Elizabeth replied
Simple…
love the person you marry
Elizabeth’s love for Tony shines
for this is how she described him….
easy to live with
a beautiful nature
a good talker
loves children
In all seriousness
Tony volleyed….
Elizabeth keeps me alive!
a good cook
I can only make toast
she’s wonderful with family
Tony & Elizabeth
6 children
21 grandchildren
12 great grandchildren
family
Tony was 11th child of 14
family farm kept mouths fed, bellies full
cows, dairy, mother’s fresh churned butter
five elder brothers
drawn into second world war
came home
to live, build, and create another day
while dancing with another fellow in Guyra
Elizabeth spied Tony watching
her and partner
spin across dance floor
She thought to herself…
I could marry that man
weeks later
local doctor and his wife
took Tony and nurse Elizabeth
on double date
and the rest
shall we say
is history
two beautiful souls
built a life
a family
a vibrant business
Tony sold
Elizabeth accounted
pair traveled ‘round the world
for eleven weeks
Elizabeth reveled
Tony longed
for the familiar
there’s no place like home
Dear Gail, thanks again for taking the time to capture and share Mum and Dad’s story. You definitely have a gift: constantly patient, observant, and generous. A go-giver that walks, talks, and writes for families and friends — creating priceless time capsules for current and future generations. Looking forward to continuing our conversation and finding more opportunities to collaborate. Peter Williams (youngest of six, father of four).