50 Years of Healthy

In April of 1965, Alexander Malachowski proposed to Theo Ashback and she said yes! The following February they were married. 50 years, 3 children, 8 grandchildren and countless extended family member and friends later they celebrate their love.

We had a wonderful evening at my parent’s favorite restaurant. The food and service were exceptional!

What started out as a cheeky “Not so Newly-Wed” game, turned into a sincere question and answer session where my parents shared some great lessons in love. There was a lot of laughter, and some sweet tears. My parents talked about acceptance, love and patience.

Some of the grandchildren honored their grandparents and thanked them for countless rides to after school activities, and unconditional love and support. My brother in-law, on behalf of both my husband and my brother’s wife, thanked them for being a role model and in some instances a parent. It was a wonderful tribute.

I know that their lives together couldn’t have been easy all the time, but the example that they have set is being carried on. My brother, sister and I will all celebrate 25 years of marriage over the next year. Their grandchildren also see that lasting love is possible with hard work, dedication and yes, love.

So what, you may ask, does all of this have to do with wellness? Everything! You see, it is my philosophy that health and overall wellness comes from all areas of life.  Happiness in your career, spirituality, money, family, friends, leisure time, and yes, your life partner, all determine your overall wellness. Having someone support you, encourage you and want to help you makes all the difference.

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Be healthy, be well,

Meredith
www.primalwellnesscoach.com