The Armstrongs

Our story, the Armstrongs. My wife suffered a stroke a few years ago because of a violent crime.

Saturday, April 29, 2006

our 15th Wedding annaversary

Dear family and friends,
the day was April 27,2006.

james took that day off from work. i did not have to go to Lifecare. james did not get to sleep in, because he had to get the boys up for school. I wished I could have gotten them up. James never gets a brake. We went downtown to a few of our favorite spots. The first being "Sea and Shell". I let James pick out his gift to ensure 100% satisfaction. He chose a mermaid statue,she, which s no doubt that is what she is (a beautiful fish tail maiden, riding on a wave beside a dolphin. The statue looks as though it was carved from wood. we love that giftshop, i really enjoyed helping out there on saturdays, a couple years ago. For a little while, then I cleaned the shop a couple nights a week, up until I "fell" ill. I really enjoyed cleaning that shop. I miss moving all the baskets full of shells, to sweep under them. Once I moped the area; it shined; I know I had made a difference. I have to admit, I do inspect the floor and shelves. I can't help it,that is just what I do. I am happy that her shop is clean. Marilyn,is succesfull running her shop and cleaning it. I miss being around her. She is a wonderful person. After we got our gifts; i got a pair of pearl earrings. we left and had lunch at the FISH RESTURANT. Where we got to chat with the manager, Randall Goldman; he helped raise money to buy us a van, with a wheelchair lift. Which we received a couple months after I got out of the hospital. Randal came up with the idea of a fundraider out of the goodness of his heart. He will never know how much we appreaciated that gift of a van. Then he treats us to lunch and a special dessert, chocolate gourmet icecream sandwich with happy anniversy witten in chocolate on the chilled plate. it was so beautiful. the meal was scrumpscous. the atmosphere was perfect. (I was with my handsome husband, whom I love as much or more than I did fifteen years ago. with time; it gets better. Of course i couldn't jump up and put on a teddy and pretend we where on our honeymoon. James is so understanding; I don't understand how I deserve a wonderful man like James, everyday, I pray that my Heavenly father keeps him safe and strong to keep taking great care of me. No one could do it better. I wouldn't want anyone to, but, he does need a brake. I am not thin anymore; i wish I could stop eating. It was a wonderful day!!!!! It always is with James. I am not ashamed for everyone to know how much I love him! Everyone tells me how god I look these days. my reply is that I am well loved by James and my Father in Heaven and my friends. sound silly? Well it is not it is true Unconditional love can and does work miracles. I am living proof. Take care and my you feel the love of Christ in your heart; pass the love on, by a warm smile and hello to the next person you make eye contact with. no words are needed unless the spirit moves your tongue.

love, carol Armstrong and family