Betty Carmichael was furious when her husband, Donald, forgot their 50th wedding anniversary. This time, she wouldn’t let it slide. After fifty years of marriage, she felt she deserved more than the silence that greeted her special day.
As she waited for him to come home, she grew angrier. Donald hadn’t even bothered to show up for the dinner she prepared. When he finally arrived, Betty stood on the porch, ready to confront him. She couldn’t contain her anger and began tossing his belongings into the yard, thinking about how unappreciated she felt.
When Donald saw the mess, he was shocked and confused. Betty declared that she wanted a divorce, feeling that Donald took her for granted. She was tired of reminding him of important dates, especially after all the years they had shared. Donald tried to defend himself, claiming that he loved her
In a surprising turn of events, he revealed that he had been waiting for their granddaughter, Hannah, to surprise Betty. He had arranged her visit as a special gift, knowing how much Betty missed her.
Overjoyed, Betty rushed to embrace Hannah, realizing her mistake in assuming the worst. Donald reassured her that he hadn’t strayed from their love over the years. They reconciled and tidied up the yard together.
That night, Donald surprised Betty again by announcing a party for their anniversary, complete with a vow renewal ceremony. He even got down on one knee and asked her to marry him again, presenting her with a ring.
The next day, they celebrated their milestone surrounded by family and friends. Betty felt grateful for Donald and vowed never to doubt his love again. She learned that trust is essential in a relationship and that everyday moments matter just as much as special occasions.
A heartfelt father-son duet by Phil and Nic Collins
As the Not Dead Yet Tour approached, legendary drummer Phil Collins began to experience nerve problems in his hand that made drumming increasingly difficult. To address this problem, he enlisted his son Nic Collins to take over drumming duties for the tour from 2016 to 2019. During a tour stop in Houston, the father-son duo shared a memorable moment when Nic walked up to the piano after Phil introduced him to the audience.
Phil revealed to the audience that Nic had discovered a song from his debut solo album, You Know What I Mean, that Phil himself liked. In a playful exchange, Phil joked about the number of songs Nic liked, and Nic clarified: “Two songs… mainly just one”. They then delivered a soulful performance of the song, with Phil on vocals and Nic on piano.
The performance was warmly received by Phil Collins’ fans, who were happy to see him perform live despite his health issues. The video of the performance has been viewed over 2.7 million times and many viewers were touched by the father-son collaboration. Comments praised the emotional connection and Nic’s obvious musical talent. One viewer remarked: “Wonderful to see father and son together like this”, and others confirmed: “Nic Collins has inherited Phil’s musical talent”.
The tour also allowed Nic to showcase his diverse musical skills, especially on the drums. At the same show in Houston, Nic demonstrated his drumming skills in a duet with percussionist Richie Garcia, impressing even his father. When Nic joined Richie and Phil for a cajon performance, the group developed into a dynamic drum trio.
After the tour ended in 2019, Nic continued to support his father as a drummer on the Genesis tour from 2020 to 2022. He also joined Mike and the Mechanics, the band led by his father’s Genesis bandmate Mike Rutherford, and showcased his drumming skills with them. In 2022, Nic released his solo project “Better Strangers”, which offers a deeper look into his drumming skills. With a promising future ahead of him, Nic Collins is ready to further his musical career while continuing his father’s legacy.
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