Parents' 40th Anniversary

12th January 2009 marked my parents' 40th anniversary. Both my missus and myself made a short trip back to KL first week of Jan to celebrate their milestone. It was all meant to be a surprise and it turned out just that. :D We all did a really good job keeping the surprise dinner a secret. My dad's eyes were red and mom cried when they found out. That's GOLD!

We made a song length slide show to commemorate their 40 years as husband and wife and the family they have built. It took us a while to get the right song, when we came across a song entitled "Voyage" by John McDermott, we knew this was THE song for them. It basically sums it up what they had gone through the last 40 years. Very meaningful!

I've attached the video below, followed by the lyrics. Enjoy!

I am a sailor and you're my first mate
We signed on together, we coupled our fate
We hauled up our anchor determined not to fail
For the hearts treasure together we set sail

With no maps to guide us, we steered our own course
We rode out the storms when the winds were gale force
We sat out the doldrums in patience and hope
Working together we learned how to cope

Life is an ocean, love is a boat
In troubled waters it keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage
There was just me and you
Now gathered around us we have our own crew

Together we're in this relationship
We've built it with care to last the whole trip
Our true destination is not marked on any chart
We're navigating for the shores of the heart

Life is an ocean, love is a boat
In troubled waters it keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage
There was just me and you
Now gathered around us we have our own crew