um... can you help me find some words.

[Lotsofplanetshaveanorth]

It is my folks wedding anniversary tomorrow, (a big one) and I am trying to say how much I am grateful for the stability they have given me and my siblings (and the grandchildren). But when I write it down I feel like it looks like they have stayed together because of us and I do t think that is quite right :(. Anyone who can help me with phrasing? TiA

[MarkRuffaloCrumble]

Maybe you should phrase it more along the lines of showing a good example of a long and loving relationship rather than the 'stability' it has afforded you.

As a lone parent, my DCs have two loving parents and are still living in their family home. They had more instability when xh and I were together and they had to move house often to follow him in his job. I don't think your stability comes necessarily from the longevity of your parents' marriage but from their constant love and support for you.

I know I'm probably seeing this with my lone parent glasses on, but perhaps that it why you are struggling to find the words, because they are not the right ones?!

[Lotsofplanetshaveanorth]

Thank you...that is quite right. I couldn't find the words because they weren't right! That is much nicer. Thanks :)

[MarkRuffaloCrumble]

Yes Cherry, that sounds good! Sorry, rereading my post it sounds a bit snippy, didn't mean it to come across that way, just that it could come across as a "thanks for not making me the product of a 'broken home'!"

[Lotsofplanetshaveanorth]

Not at all snippy...that's what I was worried about... And I want to express gratitude without making it about me! Over tired and under articulate today.

[Wristy]

Why not emphasise that what they have together is exactly the kind of happiness you would wish for yourself and your children?