Today is a special day for us. Fifty-six years ago, Kate and I had our first date to a performance of Handel’s Messiah at TCU. Fifty-five years ago, we became officially engaged. We have never formally celebrated these events, but I think we have only forgotten them on one or two occasions.
Kate ceased to remember any special dates several years ago. That includes birthdays, our wedding anniversary, all of the important dates of our children and grandchildren, as well as holidays. Even though I have mentioned today’s anniversaries to her a number of times over the past few days including several times today, she doesn’t remember. It is amazing how we have adapted. The first time or two she forgot my birthday or our wedding anniversary it made me sad. Now I find satisfaction knowing that she is happy and that we are still able to do so many things together. Part of the reason I feel the Christmas season is so special is because of these events. I let the moments we are enjoying now and the memories of the past rekindle the feelings we had at that time and feel grateful.
