We had the honor of being guests at Jack and Judy's 60α΅Κ° Anniversary dinner tonight. Their son's, Matthew and David, were both there along with their respective families. We were one of two couples not directly related. When asked what they attribute to the success of their marriage, Jack said shared values, and Judy said friendship. I looked at Jennifer with such gratitude at that moment, and felt it returned in kind. When his sons spoke of their respective memories, I felt a pang of loss and envy at the regard they hold for all of the sacrifice that parenting requires, and how it is never fully understood until you yourself become a parent.