49 years ago today, the old EJK homestead was a busy place!! We celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary today! We have had a great life! We have been blessed with 3 wonderful children each who have spouses that we love dearly. We also have 9 grandchildren that we love more than words can express. We both have had tremendous experiences in life and rewarded beyond belief. I spent more than 40 years in education from teaching, high school principal, superintendent of schools, and finally returning to ISU's lab school, University High as a College Algebra teacher and ending my career as high school principal at U-High.
We have survived breast cancer and five hip surgeries. Both of us are in excellent health and are enjoying the leisure life of retirement with all the benefits thereof.
We look to the future with excitement and anticipation for what the Lord has in store for us! Hopefully, there are many Klop's who remember that "warm" day on July 24, 1965!!
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I do remember that hot July day in 1965, being a fresh Gridley High graduate. Ada's front porch, living room, kitchen, etc. were all swarming with people and the street and driveway was loaded with cars. My best memory of that day was decorating your get-away car (helping, that is) and watching you both leave with a smile on your face. 49 years have gone by quickly and you both still seem young. Congratulations!
Remember that day well! And the heat!! At age 7, I got to be a "gift runner" and thought that was quite an honor. Judy played the piano for the processional on the piano and Linda played for the solo. Funny the things you remember. . .
Jerry, you wrote a beautiful tribute to your marriage. Thank you!!
Sorry for the duplicate "piano" above. Proofing ability not yet here for the morning. . .
Congratulations, Jerry and Ada! Since you already had 3 children when we got married, it seemed like you had been married a long time. But you are only 7 years ahead of us. I enjoyed your post, Jerry! Keep it up. ---Carol
A tidbit, unknown perhaps to many: I stood up with Jerry at the wedding in our living room. I never envisioned 49 years hence at that time.
oooo...how the years pass and the first thing you think is: where have the years gone?
Congratulations....and continued best wishes.
Now get ready for the "biggie."
Love you all (guys). Thank you for your many considerations over the years.
Lord bless you further on!
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