We Will not Become the 'Waffle House Death Couple'

Marriage requires a lot of work and a little splash of spontaneity.

Mountain View

We Will not Become the 'Waffle House Death Couple'

Marriage requires a lot of work and a little splash of spontaneity.

Last weekend, my husband and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Every October, I set a certain mental expectation of what it should be like. Flowers aren’t necessary, nor are chocolates or jewelry. But year after year, I have this hope that we will do something memorable. Something spontaneous. Something different. Something special. For our five-year anniversary, my hubby tried to surprise me with an overnight escape to Philadelphia. I was told I should pack a bag, dress to “go out” and be ready to leave by 5 p.m. It was our first getaway since our son was born. Very exciting indeed! To put it mildly, the little getaway wasn’t quite as romantic as my husband had anticipated. It involved us being first on the scene at a terrible …

• Photos (10)

People in Our Neighborhood

Meet Althea and Earl Shankweiler, Married 72 Years

Upper Milford couples proves that true love lasts.

What are your full names? Earl Harrison Shankweiler and Althea Lousia (Weil) Shankweiler   Where do you live? Vera Cruz for more than 60 years, but currently Earl and Althea are residing at Lehigh Center, Macungie, Pa. How many years have you been married? The couple just celebrated 72 years of marriage on June 8, 2012 Tell us about your family. "We have five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren." Tell us how you met. "We met at an auction in Macungie." Tell us about your wedding day. The couple married on June 8, 1940 at the home of Rev. William Wolford, Pastor of Zion Lehigh Church. Their marriage was followed by a meal and reception at the home of Earl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Shankweiler of Macungie, Route 1. Tell us about…

• Photos (1)

Under the Butternut Tree

A lot can Happen in 35 Years

We will continue to muddle through the good and the bad.

Yes…it's 35 years. Today. My husband and I were married July 24, 1976 at Zion’s Lutheran Church, Old Zionsville by the Rev. Sherwood Dieter. I was 19 and Earl was 20.  Gosh, that sounds so young. We didn’t have any gray hair then…or the aches and pains. It was our country’s 200th birthday that year – the Bicentennial.  A year full of celebrations and fireworks – and we were literally a part of that.    And, of course, it was “mandatory” to have something red, white and blue – especially in July. So, I had red roses, white lily-of-the-valley and blue lavender in my bouquet. In that period of time, our family grew to include three sons, two daughters-in-law, two grandsons and two granddaughters. Our children live in various areas – Emmaus, …

•  4 Comments
• Photos (1)

Peggy Heminitz

10:51 am on Monday, July 25, 2011

Yes, it was, thank you. Donald came home from Mass. Sat. night.   more ›