Hidden treasures.....

In the midst of cleaning, organizing and downsizing yesterday 

Rick stumbled upon a treasure from April 3, 1982

 Our Wedding cards

Reminders of the sweet people who have been in our lives for over 36 years

We reminisced as we went through each card. 

It was sweet to see the handwriting of Our Grandparents who have since passed

(Rick's grandma Verlene's handwriting)

This was my favorite card...

Muted pastels embossed with a single candle depicting unity. 

The white doves, symbolic of new beginnings, peace, fidelity, love and prosperity.

This card is a sweet reminder of all the blessings of our married life.

~As we went through the cards we were reminded of people who 

 were in our lives 36+ years ago 

*some, had passed

*some, we forgot that we even knew them "back then"

*some, are still close friends

*some, we haven't seen since the wedding

*some we didn't even remember who they were...now that's sad.

and some, we only see at class reunions.

I struggled with what to do with these cards since really they are only important to us. 

We are trying to purge things so someday our kids won't have to go through this daunting task. 

No one else will care about about these card, or even know the people who 

gave them all those years ago.... after we are gone. 

So I decided to keep the ones from our parents and grandparent, the one the kids might get a kick out of seeing, I tucked them inside my guest book for them to find.

and then....I couldn't bring myself to throw the rest

 so they are neatly tucked in the box that contains my guest book and other wedding memories.

Do you still have your wedding cards, if so I encourage you to go through them with your spouse, 

it was a nice break for us while cleaning and organizing