Forty-five years ago, a nineteen year old girl and a twenty-two year old boy got married. Our courtship was short and we really didn't know each other the way couples today seem to after prolonged relationships. He was beginning graduate school and in those days, that was a good reason to get married--so we wouldn't be separated. We both like to read, see movies. That seemed like enough at nineteen.
Phil has never said a mean word to me. Not once. I have never gone to bed angry, sad or worried about anything to do with him. He has been my biggest bolster, my best friend. When people comment on the success of our marriage, it is truly because of Phil, the biggest blessing in my life. I am just the free rider on this journey.
Patti, congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the both of you. Nice to read that this morning.
ReplyDeletePatti - Oh, congratulations and Happy Anniversary! Many more happy years to you both!
ReplyDeleteCongrats. That was a wonderful way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both of you. What a great way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to both of you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful testimonial! I bet Phil's ears are red today.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both and many more happy years.
Jeff M.
Congratulations. Aren't you blessed! In a way, I understand your gratitude. I have similar feelings about my wife and our many years together.
ReplyDeleteHeartiest congratulations to both of you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Patti! I know you've both worked very hard to make it look so easy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Patti!
ReplyDeleteForty-five years of bliss. Wow, that's very impressive. Congratulations to you both, hope you have some very special plans.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely testimonial. Happy anniversary and many more, too!
ReplyDeleteMichel
Big congrats to both of you!
ReplyDeletePhil is a lucky guy, too. Forty-five years is a considerable time to be happy. Hope you and Phil enjoy 45 more years of happiness together!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. I spent the day in bed--but not in a good way.
ReplyDeleteThe Best Friend part is what is so beautiful. May all your future years together be as blessed.
ReplyDeleteI know you're modest, but I'm sure your kindness, consideration, and good-heartedness played a role in staying married for 45 years. Congratulations to you and your husband!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I am envious.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the antithesis of my union. Congrats to you both.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. I hope mine is as successful and fulfilling.
ReplyDeleteI would tentatively declare this union a success :-) Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteYou are a truly fortunate woman, Patti. Belated Happy Anniversary good wishes to you and your honey.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both of you!
ReplyDeleteBelated congratulations! And take credit for a good marriage, it definitely takes two. (Or more, for those destructors of All That Is Good And Pure that dare be polyandrous or polygynous!)
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