With Hannah’s help, Don and Betty got everything tidied up and sat down for a midnight snack.
“By the way,” Donald said. “I have another surprise for you. Tomorrow night we’re having a party with all our children and all our friends.
I’ve arranged for Father Bartholomew to be there so we can renew our vows.”
“But what am I going to wear?” gasped Betty.
“I don’t know about the dress, but I have a ring!” Don said, then he dropped down to one knee and pulled out a little jewelry box. “Betty Delancy Carmichael, will you marry me again?”
The next day, the Carmichaels celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in style and Betty looked lovely in a pretty cream suit and a little veil. As Donald kissed her, she vowed never to doubt him again as long as she lived.
What can we learn from this story?
Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship, and doubt wears away at the love that holds it together.
Betty started imagining that Don didn’t love her anymore, and didn’t realize he had a sweet surprise for her.
Marriage is about every single day, not just the special occasions. Betty forgot that Don was there for every difficult day and stood by her through thick and thin.
