Emporia Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2023
Charles and Jan Bradbury: Valentines for 55 years and counting
If Valentine’s Day is too romantic for you, another day in February may be more to your taste. “National Send a Card to a Friend” day is on February 7 and it’s meant to honor our dear friends, wherever they may be. This simple gesture is enough to cheer up any friend – a greeting card or even a postcard would let them know that you’re thinking of them, even if you don’t have the time to write about all the details of your life.
Even though they both grew up not far from each other in small towns in northeast Kansas, Charles and Jan Bradbury’s paths didn’t cross until after they both had graduated from college and were introduced by a mutual friend.
Of course, sending a card also reminds that how popular physical mail once used to be. These days, much of our communication has become electronic, whether via email or text. But wouldn’t it be nice to find a beautiful card from a friend in your mailbox every once in a while? u
However, from that point on, things escalated quickly with the two dating for around a year—most of which they spent being engaged— before tying the knot. “It was a hot August day with no air conditioning,” said Charles. “It was simple, but very nice.”
Remember your friends, with a card
Jan and Charles Bradbury
55 years later, Charles says one of the keys to their longevity is that their relationship has been based on more than love. “We’ve not only been married but we’ve been best friends for our entire marriage,” said Charles. Beyond that, Charles says that common values and strong beliefs have also helped keep their relationship strong.
The Bradbury’s – continued on page 2
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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