Indian Newslink Digital Edition June 1, 2015 Edition

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A sliver for golden couple across the Shore
Venkat Raman
It is often said that the finest
attribute of a human being is his
or her ability to establish and
sustain a family with mutual selfrespect,
love and admiration.
It is also said that of all the
partnerships, listed or unlisted, the
most challenging and fragile is that
of Matrimony, for it takes only one
heart to break.
In a world that is characterised
by guided missiles and misguided
people, couples marking significant
milestones as man and wife call for
Hand-in-Hand, for ever-
Lawrence & Erica Pereira
celebrations- not in the quiet, or
within the nucleus family, but in the
wide and open society, for, seeing two
people sporting indelible love for each
other for a length of time, is inspiring.
Spencer Sparkles
The Little family- Lawrence & Erica with their
children Reuben, Rebecca and Rachel
That was how it was on Saturday,
May 23, 2015 at Spencer on Byron
at North Shore Auckland when
Lawrence and Erica Pereira, two
faithful friends of hundreds of people
and soulful entities such as Indian
Newslink repeated their vows 25
times, to the delight and applause of
about 200 people from a cross-section
of economic fortunes.
Among them were Indians,
Europeans of British, Scottish, Irish
and Maori descent, friends who stood
by the couple at the best and worst of
their times and three lovable children
who had seen their parents trusting
and loving with no expectations.
The Formalities
Richard Gee, a business mentor who
had a positive influence on Lawrence,
was the Master of Ceremonies at the
event, which began with a priest of
the neighbouring Parish blessing the
couple.
Wenceslaus Anthony, a longstanding
friend of the couple (just
as this writer), eulogised their
mutual love and understanding as he
proposed a toast.
“Lawrence and Erica symbolise
trust and confidence that are vital for
the success of any partnership, more
so in a family relationship. They have
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The Extended Pereira Family- His and Hers
kept their faith in God and in their
children as they faced life and its
challenges,” he said.
Keeping faith
As many guests told this
correspondent at the event,
the outstanding aspect of their
relationship has been faith.
“Erica had faith in God; in
Lawrence, in his ability, honesty
and integrity, and most important in
herself. It was this faith that carried
them through a number of challenges
in their professional lives,” they said.
Lawrence and Eric are today
successful entrepreneurs with
investments in the right brands and
businesses.
The Three ‘Rs’
Their family, which includes the
A Section of guests at the Silver Jubilee
31
three ‘Rs,’ their son Reuben and
daughters Rebecca and Rachel are
among the most closely knit with
social and moral values that we know.
As they said their prayers and later
danced to the tunes of a specially
arranged jazz band, one sentiment
was apparent- that the 25th Wedding
Anniversary was truly a blessed and
sterling event.
Their Wedding Day, and birthdays
of Erica, Reuben and Rebecca,occur
in close proximity, leading to a season
of festivities in their home. Rachel,the
youngest, born in February,feels more
exclusive and “less crowded.”
“Erica has been the greatest and
best person in my life,” Lawrence
said.
Erica agreed
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