Friday 5 December 2008

38 - Not Out!



Today, Mike and I celebrate 38 years of married life. The time has flown by so quickly that neither of us can really believe it.

I would like to thank Mike, publicly, for being a man in a million. Always a hard-worker, always putting others before himself, always ready to help
other people.

I smile today as I remember how I repeatedly told him I would never marry him and begged him to stop asking me. How he said he would never give up, he knew we were meant to be together. He was correct, we were.

Our early days were not easy, we faced family opposition on both sides even though we were well over the age of consent. Luckily, my parents came to love and accept him as a son as the years went by. He helped tend both my parents at the end of their lives, more especially my Father. Mike would spend long hours at work, come home, go around to my Dad's, get him bathed, help him into his pyjamas, see he had taken his medication, get him anything he needed and then put him to bed. This was night after night for a very long period.

The last time I saw my Dad to speak to, he told me he had been so wrong about Mike, that he was so thankful for all he had done for him. He had tears in his eyes.

Mike's job took him away for days at a time when we first married and also for many years afterwards. It was hard on both of us. We faced and weathered many storms. We are still facing them - together.
So, today, Mike darling, I would like to wish you a very Happy Anniversary.

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When you retired, we looked forward to doing all those things that we never had the chance to do because of your employment. Visiting places we had never seen, going for long walks with the dogs, dining out now and then and more recently, taking our Grandsons out and about. Instead, you now find yourself looking after me.
On my "bad" days when I cry, you are there to comfort me. You take care of all the shopping, you do so many of the chores around the house, you have become a dab hand at cooking. You never complain, you never lose your temper. Whatever I ask, you do it and very often things that I do not ask. On top of this you still continue to help other people.


Thank you for never giving up all those years ago, thank you for wanting me as your wife and life-partner. Thank you for all you do for me and all you have done for me. I know you have given up so much because of my health issues. Thank you for being my rock. I thank God for you, not just today, but every day. I love you with all my heart.


The family will be coming over late this afternoon when the boys finish school. We will switch on our Christmas lights and watch the delighted faces of our Grandsons. We will share together, celebrate 38 years and look forward to many more.


I may have problems but I am a very lucky woman and God has truly blessed me in my wonderful husband and family.


I made this video two years ago for our Anniversary so please ignore the title. I am publishing it again today with great pride in my Mike and thankfulness for all these past years and looking forward to sharing many more happy ones.




I would like to thank Antonella for the lovely Anniversary Card she sent to us. It was so kind and thoughtful. Hugs, my friend.



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35 comments:

  1. Happy Anniversary to you both!!
    your tribute to Mike made me tear up..your love for each other is obvious..and beautiful...

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  2. What a touching tribute to your lovely Mike,I admit to a tear as I read this, God Bless you both now and always and I wish you many many more years together ...love always Jan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  3. "Happy Anniversary" to you both ~ you have been blessed with a wonderful Husband Jennette ~ May you have many more Happy years together ~ Ally x

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  4. Happy Anniversary to you both! It is wonderful that you've had the gift of so many years together. I enjoyed your pictures so much. You were a lovely bride and I your beautiful smile remains the same. May the dear Lord bless you both today and always. Love and prayers, 'On Ya'-ma

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  5. (((Happy Anniversary)))
    What a special day for you both :) Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful life with us all today. Absolutely LOVE the video....made me cry! You guys have a wonderful day & night :)

    Huggers,
    Gayla

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  6. Many Congratulations on your 38th Wedding Anniversary. Wishing you every happiness today and everyday. All our love Becky, Dean, Nathan & Daniel XXXX

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  7. Happy Anniversary and may you share many more wonderful years together.

    I loved your video and the song as well. My eyes welled with tears - you made such a beautiful bride and your are just glowing in the photographs!

    Thank you for sharing this with us. Enjoy today.

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  8. Happy Anniversary to you both :o) May you have many more wonderful and happy years together xxxxx

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  9. Happy Annniversary!!!

    What a beautiful video!!!

    Thanks for sharing it!!!

    Love,

    Michelle

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  10. Happy Anniversary to you both. It does my heart good to see couples that actually stay married for their life. You are truly blessed with a wonderful husband and family. I enjoyed looking at all your beautiful wedding photos.
    Take care, Chrissie

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  11. What a STUNNING bride! And can I borrow Mike for a week's pampering?
    Happy Anniversary.
    XXX

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  12. Happy Anniversary, Jeannette and Mike. You are both blessed for having each other and your lovely family. Fantastic video. Have a nice afternoon and evening all together. Love from Antonella

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  13. What a beautiful heartfelt story.........I cried!

    Happy Anniversary!

    Hugs, Rose

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  14. Happy anniversary to you both. What a wonderful achievement.
    I hope you have many more.
    You are both truly blessed.
    Hugs
    Carolxx

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  15. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you BOTH!!!!
    I agree, he's a man in a million...but I'll wager he feels he got a woman in a million too! ;)
    Have a beautiful day, knowing God has granted you 38 yrs with your true love, & with His blessings you'll have many more yrs together.
    God bless...

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  16. Happy Anniversary Jeannette and Mike I wish you any more years together hope you have a lovely day and a good visit with your family. Love Joan.

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  17. Happy Anniversary to you both! You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband Jeanette. Enjoy your day.
    Angie

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  18. Happy anniversary, Mike is one in a million! Louise x

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  19. Happy Anniversary to you an Mike, I remember when you posted this video, and it was lovely to see it again. Rasing a glass to you both and wishing you many more happy years together.
    Enjoy your celebrations tonight.

    Take care

    Yasmin
    xx

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  20. Happy Anniversary! Good for you! And your dad's comment about being wrong about Mike is precious! I'm sure it took a lot for him to admit that!

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  21. Happy Anniversary Jeannette and Mike. How lovely to see your wedding photos, you were a beautiful bride. :o)

    Love Sandra xxxx

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  22. Happy Anniversary Jeannette and Mike. I loved seeing your wedding photos, you were a very beautiful bride. :o)

    Love Sandra xxxx

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  23. Happy Anniversary to you and Mike....have a wonderful day of making more beautiful memories to hold in your heart forever.

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  24. Beautiful tribute to your wedding day...how special it was...loved the video photos...so nice. Have a great afternoon and take photos of the lights if you will...hugs and love,
    Joyce

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  25. Happy Anniversary and what a lovely tribute. You were and are a lovely couple.

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  26. Happy Happy Anniversary! What a lovely video, I loved it!
    Hugs, Maire

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  27. Happy Anniversary to you both. Men like Mike are very special and blessed in God's eyes. They are the "real" men of this world. It's funny I kept telling my Joe "No" too for almost 3 years till I finally said "yes". Enjoy your special day ... love, Sandi

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  28. Happy anniversary to both of you. Very pretty picture on the video :)......

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  29. Happy Anniversary to a Wonderful Couple!
    This was a beautiful entry!!
    Have a Blessed Weekend Celebrating!

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  30. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Loved the video too. what a wonderful treasure you two have in having each other all these years. blessings~kbear

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  31. Happy Anniversary my friend! Here is to 38 more years :)
    love ya

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  32. Congratulations! And may you have many more happy days to come. Blessings.

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