In The Pacific Northwest

It’s hard for me to imagine that my younger daughter, Amy Royce and her husband Travis have been married for 30 years today. It just doesn’t seem like she should be old enough to have been married that long, but do kids ever really grow up in our minds? Of course, today, Amy is a seasoned insurance agent, and not the teenaged girl in my mind, just learning to drive a car. She and Travis are parents of two adult kids now. They are gloriously happy together and have created a beautiful life together these past 30 plus years. I never expected my girl to choose to live in the country, since she hated it as a child, but times change, and they have built a beautiful sanctuary in their own back yard. It is totally peaceful and serene there, and a place where all their friends love to hang out.

The truth is that Travis has made my girl extremely happy over the years, and that is all I need to know. The Pacific Northwest suits them, although I wish they had liked it here better. Nevertheless, I can’t imagine them living in frigid Wyoming winters again. Amy and Travis always hated the winters here…especially the wind. And the beauty of the area in which they live is a definite draw. The rainforest and all the flowers that grow there make my daughter so very happy. Her garden and back yard is a wonderful source of joy to her. She could spend hours out there watering, planting, enjoying, and yes, even weeding her gardens. And Travis love yard work. He dutifully builds anything she wants…from ponds to a covered patio. The yardwork, specifically mowing is Travis’ peaceful place.

In all, I could never have wished for a better life and marriage for my girl. Travis is perfect for her. They are perfect for each other. That, of course, is the very reason why they have been married for thirty years today. They love each other so much. It is a beautiful thing to see. They are comfortable together…their love is always obvious. It is their priority always. They are each other’s priority. Their love was strong in the beginning, and it has only blossomed in the Pacific Northwest. Who could ask for anything more of the marriage of their children. Today is Amy and Travis’ 30th wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary Amy and Travis. Have a wonderful day and a great year. We love you both very much!!