Despite having had some serious dirt to dish from this weekend, I am going to postpone discussion in order to focus a post around one of my favorite couples in the world.
Something slightly personal about me: My parents didn't have the best marriage (hence, divorcing) so any couple that has a relationship life span of more than 25 years deserves hero worship in my eyes.
Enter Ernie and Shirley Benard, dear family friends and grandparents of one of my oldest bffs, KB. Not only were they married forever, they had one of the most successful joint lives I've ever seen. They owned and operated The Moorings, a bed and breakfast in Falmouth on the Cape for a quarter of a century. Working AND living together -- and still being totally in love? We should all be so lucky.
Last spring, we were all extremely saddened when Shirley passed away from a brief illness. Honestly, Ernie was never the same. I got the sad news this past Friday that Ernie had also died. As my heart goes out to the entire Benard family, I can't help but be inspired by the great love that E & S maintained throughout their marriage. Their shared passions and values are exactly what I'm looking for. Who doesn't want a man that can literally not live without you?
With that, I'm dedicating this song to Ernie & Shirley. May your life with the big guy above be as full of love, dedication, and excitement as your life here on Earth. I'll always remember you here:
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