We gathered family and friends and fellow parishioners for a 10th anniversary Mass and celebration in our home. An annulment decision concentrates on the state of the individuals on their wedding day to determine whether, in the eyes of the church, a marriage ever existed. Taking stock on significant anniver-saries is a great way to strengthen your commitment and to celebrate the life you continue to choose, day by day, over time. And it's a wonderful way to witness the power of God in your life over time. As I write this, my siblings and I are planning my parents' 50th wedding- anniversary celebration.
Life goes on.
The story continues to unfold. I'm glad that my daughters will witness that and be part of the crowd of people their grandparents have laughed with, cried with, confided in, relied on, and loved well. And that seems something worth celebrating. Tom McGrath is the executive editor of U. S. Catholic magazine.