August 2024

This is not your usual Kerkswhat. It is instead a selection of pics of the life of Marg and Merv from their marriage in 1964 to their Diamond Anniversary in 2024. No diamonds will be involved however.

Someone has alerted the government and we have received acknowledgement of the event  from the Toowoomba Mayor, our State parliamentarian, the Queensland Governor, the Australian Governor-General, the Prime Minister and one from The King  and his wife. Somehow our Federal parliamentarian hasn't sent anything.

There is no major celebration planned but a couple of smaller lunches in different places seem to be in  planning stages. Unfortunately we need to be driven to many of the venues  these days so have to rely on others. Steve Timi and David are coming from Hungary.

I don't believe there is a single recipe to ensure a long and happy marriage. Each participant brings ideas based on their own experiences and  values learned from their families.  it is useful if there can be a long period of courtship before things get too serious. During that time each participant can learn where they will need to maks changes to their behaviour if they are to remain happy with the other person.  A  willingness to change and share and discuss must be exhibited by participants.

Thanks  to all the members of the inner family and the large extended family also. You have all played a part  in our arrival at this historical milestone, Thank You.

Cheers,

Merv for Merv and Marg.