August 01, 2006

happy anniversary

mom and dad

today is my parents' 38th anniversary.

i'm in awe of their many years of loving, selfless, service-oriented partnership. i truly believe they're some of the most amazing, if not *the* most amazing parents ever. i can't even wrap my brain around how much they have sacrificed for others throughout their lives, most of all their children; what incredible examples of Bahá'ís they have always been, no matter how difficult the circumstance; and how happy they always manage to be, in spite of everything. they continuously show me what generosity, wisdom, and unity are supposed to be. they are a positive influence on everyone they meet. they withstand every difficulty with grace and fortitude. they support their children in every endeavor. they are more than i ever could've wished for in parents.

i truly hope that i will have a marriage as strong and as vibrant and as spiritual as theirs. i really have so much to be grateful to them for... and i am grateful -- for everything.

happy anniversary, mom and dad.

Posted by naseem at August 1, 2006 06:44 PM
Comments

Your parents are truly sweet and you can tell how much love and admiration they have for each other. Happy anniversary Sohrab and Ellie!

Posted by: lacey at August 3, 2006 01:34 PM

Happy 38th! With such great examples to follow, I cant wait to wish you and Greg the same!

Posted by: Patrick at August 3, 2006 05:02 PM

that's amazing, congratulations to your parents (i don't know them obviously, but still). every time i get weighed down by insecurities about relationships and divorce rates and all of that junk, i remember that there are couples like your parents who exemplify what marriage should be, and it overwhelms me. i hope you and greg have that, but something tells me you will :)

just a p.s. on baha'i related stuff - i contacted the institut in france for baha'is and they sent me the nicest email, and i seriously think i'm going to at least learn more about it, so thank you in your own way for having opened my eyes to what else is out there :)

~maya

Posted by: maya at August 4, 2006 01:58 AM

my pleasure, maya. happy seeking and learning, and let me know if you need anything. :)

Posted by: nas at August 5, 2006 03:14 PM

Happy Anniversary to the parents responsible for such incredibly vibrant daughters! I can't wait to meet them this weekend!

Posted by: george at August 7, 2006 01:24 PM