Headstone designed with love and thought

Today my dad and I drove to the monument company. He had drawn a picture of his idea for the monument and tucked it away in his wallet. The monument will be light gray granite on the same color base. It will slope. The surname will be on the top in 3" letters. My mother's and dad's first and middle names will be in smaller letters with the years of their births and deaths. My dad noted that both his and her names have the same amount of letters. In between is a heart with the date they were married. In the left corner is a cross with a single flower and leaf and on the right side is a rose. It is beautiful and a wonderful tribute to this couple who loved each other so much. And instead of making me sad when I see the picture, I feel comforted, because my dad made it with such love and thought. The foundation will be laid soon. It takes the monument company 10 weeks to make the headstone. Should be in place by Jan 1. My dad and I spoke to the sales associate at the monument company about my mother and showed her a picture. I will blather about my mom to anyone who will listen. My husband and I went to his hearing test today and to try some hearing aids. He is trying behind the ear, but when he returns in a couple weeks will try some in the ear. I didn't ride today because my teacher was ill.