“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”

After over 50 years of marriage my parents have proven that it takes hard work to make a marriage successful. I am forever indebted to my mom and dad for showing me that marriage takes perserverance and supporting one another through all of life's challenges. I am constantly amazed on how they continue to make their marriage work, always putting their children and grandchildren first and are there when we need them the most.

I've been blessed to have such amazing parents. From driving me to my martial arts classes, to taking leadership roles in my Boy Scout troop they have been there for me. My career path was also heavily influenced by them as well. My dad worked in the sciences and my mom worked in healthcare which nurtured my career as a Respiratory Therapist. They have given me every opportunity to succeed in life and I am grateful that they have embraced Misha into the family.