Love exists in various forms and has a funny way of returning in circles. After three decades of living together, the kids never thought the couple would decide to part ways. The couple had married young, in their early twenties, and there had been hardly any fights or chaos in the house since then. The marriage was perfect for the children, too, as they had never seen mom and dad argue with each other, and their bond was special.
All of a sudden, in 2008, the couple broke the news of their separation through divorce to their children, and it left the kids shocked, knowing that this was never something they saw coming. What surprised them even more was that the parents had been officially divorced for the past three months and were waiting for the construction of Dad’s new house to finish before breaking the news. The reason for divorce?
There was nothing significant going on, like extreme cases that included any abuse, or the fact that the couple was not happy together. Mom and Dad had opposite personalities, so their priorities were totally different. The kids had spent a lifetime hearing the phrase that opposites attract, so the news was surprising. As a social butterfly, the mother always looked forward to meeting people and socialising, while the dad preferred the comfort of home and was quiet.4
Although the decision was not contentious, they mutually decided they would be better live separately without kids at home. Although Caroline had turned into an adult when the couple got divorced, seeing her parents go down different paths after so many years was hurtful. The kids now had to divide their days between the two houses. The journey was easier because the couple was still on good terms, which is rare after a divorce. The family could still celebrate holidays together and even date each other! However, the dates did not work to the extent that they would get back.
However, things went smoothly until Mother started seeing someone else, and things did seem serious this time. It was when the realization of how much Dad still loved Mom hit him, and he put in all his efforts so he would not end up losing the woman he had loved for three decades. Dad bought Mother flowers, and the two started visiting the church on Wednesdays, and they even went on trips together. The kids also realized their mother did not want to replace dad with another man. Welcoming a new man into life also meant letting go of all the beautiful and unforgettable memories Mom and Dad had made, and it felt impossible. The love was real!
The following Christmas, Carline, her brother, and their families were requested to wear color-coordinated outfits to take holiday photos of the family. The photoshoot was scheduled for the 23rd of December. Their families had almost 11 members, with six adults and five kids, so it was no easy task, yet all of them managed to coordinate and reach home promptly.
That day remains magical for the family as the parents were not dressed when the photographer and the kids arrived; however, soon, Dad walked in a formal suit towards the mother, who was dressed in white and holding a beautiful flower bouquet. The person apparently said to be a photographer was the minister, and the parents were remarrying!
After spending three decades together and one decade apart, the couple realized their bond was inseparable and decided to remarry. The kids were thankful they could coordinate outfits for such a special day, the day their parents said ‘I do’.
