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Wedding
On this day in 1995, Mark (age 35) and Tracy (age 33) decided to join two people in matrimony. Thus beginning their lives together, instead of living separate lives at different places with different schedules they were now meshed together within one place and one schedule. This is Erikson's Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation. Instead of living their separate lives like the did prior, Mark and Tracy now share the intimacy of sharing everything about themselves in close proximity. -
The Joy of Life
A few years after their holy matrimony, Mark and Tracy decided it was time to add additions to their family. They were ready to not only support themselves but the little baby girl they would soon welcome into this crazy world and another baby girl a few years later, also. This is Erikson's Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation. Generativity is to show concern for other people, especially younger beings. Parenting is a huge part of this stage, pretty much giving your everything to your kids. -
The End..
Unfortunately, it's inevitable. Not only must all good things come to an end but ALL things. Mark passed in his home surrounded by friends and family. He had experienced many joyful events throughout his long lived life. Mark built a successful career at APD for himself and was able to provide amply for himself, family and the community. This is Erikson's Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair. Mark's experiences left no regrets upon leaving the living world and he was joyous to leave without despair.