Announcements

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We spend a lifetime trying to assert our independence from our parents. The truth, however, is we realize how much they gave to us and we are willing to give back to them. While I usually write about the trials and tribulations of my mother-in-law, the fact is my wife and I looked to pay homage to my father-in-law (her dad) as well. He was fighting a losing battle with cancer. Instead of having the big wedding we had planned and we wanted, we did a small ceremony at my (now) wife’s parent’s house. My father-in-law passed away a week after the wedding.

While we did not invite guests, after the ceremony, we did send out wedding announcements. There were a number of places we looked and it is always nice to find new places, places that do different things, to see what is available. When our son was born, not surprisingly, we name him after my father-in-law. Of course, we sent out Birth Announcements.

Isn’t it interesting that any time you have a special event, or a “Save the Date” function, we look to spend money to send out announcements. The truth is, however, I have never regretted sending out such announcements.