Forty Years is 280 Dog Years

It is also the length of time Tom and Suzy have been married, exactly Today! 40 years ago Tom was young infantry lieutenant in Viet Nam and Suzy a student at WSU in Pullman, WA. They decided they couldn't wait any longer so met in Hawaii and were married at beautiful outdoor chapel at Ft. Derussy. (Note 25 years later upon returning to the scene, all that was left was a black top parking lot). Good thing we took a few pictures. Tom looking a bit gaunt at 128 lean mean fighting machine pounds (good case of amoebic dysentery will do that to you) and Suzy a slender, provactive, commanding, assuring, loving, etc. waltzing down the beach. 40 years later Tom weighs in 65 pounds heavier, but still lean, but no longer mean nor a fighting machine. Suzy weighs what she did 40 years ago and still the light of Tom's life. Along with the engine, the bumper, and the tires.

Ah, the secret to 40 years of marriage? We kept renewing the manufacturer's warranty! That would be good marriage counseling and open communication. We feel blessed; good kids, good health, and about to make the voyage of a lifetime.