our wedding was held on a sunny summer afternoon
nearly 200 people filled the church pews to witness our vows
an assortment of family and friends.
We were so young!
I love this image of us under the rose arbor starting our life together.
Sharing our
Dreams
Hopes
&
Plans
a future that would take shape
with
shared experiences
life lessons
children
illness
responsibilities
disappointments
successes
challenges
homekeeping
strife
joy
adventures
all of which have contributed to make us the couple that we are today.
There are no secrets to our long marriage.
I've thought about it and can not put my finger on any one thing
although family has always been very important to both if us...
I think it is a combination of luck and respect for each other
and growing up together sharing the good and the bad which has continued to strengthen our bond.
We have made time for each other at least part of every day for the past 39 years...
we have been free to persue hobbies and have other interests which we can discuss together.
Date night, usually a lunch or dinner out once a week
working together on refurbishing our home and garden
has certainly gone a long way to keeping us connected and keen.
Life is never dull or tedious
we have so many things that we want to accomplish
and that list seems to grow longer each day!
Saying I love you
never gets old.
I look at this heart rock
and feel it is a symbol of a solid and lasting love
one to aspire to...
Happy Anniversary Mr. HB
Looking forward to another great year as your partner in life!
XO
Happy Anniversary to you and Mr. HB Hostess! Reading this post about your long marriage is very inspiring. Warm wishes to you both.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a loving post. I hope you have a wonderful celebration.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! You were such a beautiful young couple!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to both of you!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, there is no recipe for a long marriage; getting married young and growing up together might just as well draw you closer to each other / drift you apart..
Have a lovely day : )
Happy anniversary to you and Mr Hostess. All those years are worth celebrating, and we hope you get many more years to share togetether.
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We share your date - our 50th today - flowers and a lovely dinner planned. Enjoy your day and wishes sent your way.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! What a beautiful post. Wishing you many more years of happiness. xo
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you both!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! It is a great experience to grow together over the years.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you, you crazy kids!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! may you make a lovely start, this weekend, on the last year of your 4th decade of marriage . . . Isn't it astonishing how quickly the numbers mount!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both. Would love to hear the story of how you met, and your courtship.
ReplyDeleteA very, very happy anniversary to you both.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Enjoy your day. (a beautiful couple). Bonnie
ReplyDeleteWhat a great, loving post. I love that picture of you two on your wedding day! I am planning on having a little prosecco tonight, so I will toast to you and your husband. Happy Anniversary! XO, Jill
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both on your 39th,great post.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your special day.
What a beautiful accomplishment. My daughter got married last weekend in Kelowna, and I hope she and her new husband have an equally great marriage.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
wow 39 years! we are at 18 years and it astonishes me. I don't think there are any great secrets either, just a combination of lots of little things that make you a couple.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy anniversary. No, saying "I love you" every day never gets old.
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Tish
I love seeing your wedding photo! Happy Anniversary and may you have many more happy years together.
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