01.19
Flowers For My Karen On Her Birthday
Today is the birthday of my bride, my Karen Sue.
We are celebrating apart from each other.
Karen’s in Chicago, putting in some long days in her role as buyer for the hospital gift shops. That role is just one of many she takes on as Director of Samaritans for St. John’s Hospital. They are darn lucky to have her. So am I.
My Karen is my partner, my helper, my love. I’m filled with gratitude that we found each other and held on.
Karen’s grandfather worked with my grandfather in a local heavy equipment factory. Her grandfather was a foreman, mine a factory efficiency expert. After we had been married, and we both found out of this connection, he declared: “If I’d a known that Larry Hartley was your grandfather, I’d a thrown you out!” He said with a twinkle in his eye.
I am hopeful that Karen won’t throw me out, now that I’ve put this out to the world.
Happy Birthday, Karen Sue. I love you, now and forever. Hugs and Kisses too.
-Your Matt
Very nice photo. I particularly like how you frame them in black. Very classic look. Thanks for sharing.