Diamonds are for 60 or forever

Today I was with neighbours who were celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. 60 years married and lived all that time in Leith. They have seen many things come and go, like the sheep being driven along the road outside to the docks. Some might say its flat dwellers and shoppers who make their way here now. The post office delivery works well when you are the Queen and the card is from Buckingham Palace. It was delivered this morning and the time was specified and it worked!

The weather was wild and stormy outside, the perfect day to be inside celebrating with friends and family and hearing stories. Stories of weddings being arranged in a sea faring family when the ships came in, of wedding cakes being only possible because of people donating their rations.

Time to pause and reflect on 60 years committment, all the things that have changed in that time. How many brides of 60 years could still get into their wedding dresses with no problem at all! Persevere is Leith's motto and this Leith couple have certainly persevered. Imagine a Scotland where people and organisations committed and persevered as much as this. Happy 60th to a fascinating couple and wonderful neighbours.