My parents' love story inspired many people during their 57-year marriage. For 46 of those years, Mary Lou used a wheelchair, and Richard was her devoted caregiver.My mom was paralyzed from polio at the age of 31, regaining only partial use of her right arm. That was when she became "e;A Sittin' Mommy"e; and continued to raise her five children and run her home as a quadriplegic.Even in retirement, Dad never saw Mom's daily care as a burden. To him it was simply the price of having her, his primary joy, in his life. Together, they lived by the motto "e;every day is a beautiful day,"e; no matter what life threw at them, like children or family dramas."e;Cherish"e; frames their years, events and days. My objective in sharing is to give you the chance to enjoy your life more and get a peek at two very human saints.My mom and Dad had a marriage that was so supportive and adorable I'd almost welcome total paralysis to feel it for a moment.But they also raised me not to be stupid; any morning I can roll out of bed, stand up and walk is a good day. It is a continuing journey to hold true to what I know is possible.

My parents' love story inspired many people during their 57-year marriage. For 46 of those years, Mary Lou used a wheelchair, and Richard was her devoted caregiver.My mom was paralyzed from polio at the age of 31, regaining only partial use of her right arm. That was when she became "e;A Sittin' Mommy"e; and continued to raise her five children and run her home as a quadriplegic.Even in retirement, Dad never saw Mom's daily care as a burden. To him it was simply the price of having her, his primary joy, in his life. Together, they lived by the motto "e;every day is a beautiful day,"e; no matter what life threw at them, like children or family dramas."e;Cherish"e; frames their years, events and days. My objective in sharing is to give you the chance to enjoy your life more and get a peek at two very human saints.My mom and Dad had a marriage that was so supportive and adorable I'd almost welcome total paralysis to feel it for a moment.But they also raised me not to be stupid; any morning I can roll out of bed, stand up and walk is a good day. It is a continuing journey to hold true to what I know is possible.