In the Catholic faith November is the month of the dead. It’s a time when we remember those loved ones we have lost. That, of course, is not something that is particular to any one faith or religion. Perhaps, though, it should be a time too when we consider how lucky we are to have loved ones who are still with us. A family re-union might be time to
express gratitude for family and friends. A grandmother’s 80th birthday is obviously an occasion to say how much she means in the life of the family. A father’s retirement day is the opportunity to say thank you for working so hard for us all the years. In a busy world we are inclined to take others for granted and, however much we love them, we rarely express that love. So if it is your own wedding anniversary tell those gathered to celebrate how much your spouse means to you. There is a saying that feeling appreciation and not expressing it is like wrapping a gift and not giving it. So go on, give that that gift. Some November you’ll be glad you did.

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“Help� said the customer. “It’s my sister’s diamond wedding anniversary and I have been asked to give a toast. I haven’t a clue what to say.� He was delighted when I suggested that such a speech should be very short and sincere. Basically he should say he is expressing the good wishes of their family and friends on such a special day and mention just how much they mean to those present. He should compliment them on their long and happy marriage saying it was an example of constancy and faithfulness. He should end by wishing them many more years of marriage and ask those present to join him with an appropriate toast.

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