Ever wonder what true love looks like?

My dad's domain is his workbench in the garage. It is the one place my mother will never touch, never disturb, doesn't even glance at it as she climbs in the car. Over the years the workbench has taken on a life of its own - filled with tools, supplies and clutter. He knows exactly where everything is in his system of organized chaos.

So the other day, my dad was 5o feet in the air on a ladder painting the house so my mother found herself in front of his precious workbench looking for a paintbrush he requested.

I'm not sure she ever found the paintbrush. But what she did find was a priceless reminder of what truly matters in life: love.

Perched on its own makeshift pedestal and nestled amongst his other precious tools, was the top to their wedding cake.



For over 43 years of marriage, across 2 states, 9 different house moves and numerous garage sales - my dad, completely unbeknownst to my mom, had saved and preserved their original wedding cake top.



If you ever doubted that true love really existed....now you know.


It does.