MOM AND DAD

55 years ago today, history began to take shape. On July 31st,1970 Dean Edmund Lewis married Terri Ann Mercer. Otherwise known as Dad and Mom. A man guided by logic and reason that he believed was set up by God made a life with the most abstract and impulsive women you will ever see. Mom is a very colorful person in more way then one while dad is black and white. He was color blind after all. Mom taught religion; history and English.Only class we could get away with failing would of been lunch and maybe gym. Dad was a mechanical engineer. Geek and nerd, people, geek and a nerd.

Together they fought the odds; endured a lot of hurt and found some wonderful memories along the way. Things that could of ripped them apart only strengthened the faith that God can mend the road.

They raised 3 kids together and went on to have 7 grandchildren. They took care of each other until the day dad passed in March 2018. Til the end.

They argued about silly things like decaf vs caffeine coffee, low fat puddling and is real butter better. Dad was quite protective of mom and mom didn’t always understand dads little hobbies of ham radio or Welsh history. Dad did not understand either why mom loved a good garage sale. She did. Not to mention lottery tickets. Mom had a wonderful knack of finding lottery scratch offs that paid sometimes big and other times small. Paid for some nice dinners out for the family through the years.

Mom always got dad something small for Beethoven’s birthday and dad always remembered mom’s love for pecan pie.

It was a strong love that was tested and they passed every time. She still misses him but I feel that will never change. They were special together. They would argue but would defend each other. Never gave up. To quote Dad, 'Failure Is Not An Option'. To quote Mom, 'God Knows The Way. He Can Drive!'

If this day had never happen then everything else wouldn't either. So personally, there would of been no Karl or me or Freyda. I am still very grateful for all the sacrifices they made for us. When it counted and mattered the most, both my parents got it super right.

Happy Anniversary to my parents and thank you for everything. Always Love