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Title: The journey
Post by: Highlander on June 23, 2012, 11:20:43 AM
Many years ago, as a young man, I set off on a journey with someone I had known since I was 5 years old, but had lost touch with over the years, and only then had become reacquainted with.

We did not know how long the journey would last or where it would take us but we both set off with hope in our hearts.

Over the years there have been many happy (and some sad) milestones and, as with every journey, the route has proved not to be straightforward and has had many twists and turns along the way.

And the path has been rough and difficult in places, almost always due to my own weakness and frailties but never once has my companion faltered and on every occasion has picked me up, dusted me down and gentle lead through the next part of the journey.
 
Whenever I fell ill during the journey the exact same thing happened. I was gently nursed back to health and put back on the road   .

Then a short time ago the journey came to a shuddering halt and my friend and I found ourselves in a very dark tunnel from which there seemed to be no exit. But once again, my fellow companion put a reassuring arm around me and together we have moved forward, inch by inch, along the road once again.

Our journey started on June 23 1973 and today Brenda and I celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary.

Those of you who have meet Brenda will know how beautiful she is on the outside. I have to tell you that she is even more beautiful on the inside.  A truly, truly remarkable woman.

So happy anniversary my darling - I love you more than I can ever say and always will.
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Post by: cheers on June 23, 2012, 11:24:30 AM
That brought a tear to my eye.  Happy Anniversary to you and Brenda and many more of them xx
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Post by: marina on June 23, 2012, 11:32:17 AM
Highlander that was so moving to read.  Brought a tear to my eye too.  Hope you and Brenda have a very happy anniversary.
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Post by: mary62 on June 23, 2012, 11:53:40 AM
Simply beautiful.
Congratulations to you both. I wish many more aniversaries  for you two.
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Post by: puma on June 23, 2012, 12:09:59 PM
that was so  LOVELY and happy anniverary to you both  :)  :)
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Post by: bewva on June 23, 2012, 12:29:27 PM
Very touching John.
Happy Anniversary to you both.
Title: The journey
Post by: kayakebab on June 23, 2012, 12:33:28 PM
Beautifully written, brought a tear to my eye too. happy anniversary xx
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Post by: Scunner on June 23, 2012, 13:16:06 PM
A very happy anniversary from us too - we might rib John on here but it is well meant and more importantly well taken - it is nice to see him calling the lovely Brenda "a remarkable woman" - which she is - but she is also married to a remarkable man. If there were more John & Brendas in the World we'd all be better off.

 
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Post by: kenkay on June 23, 2012, 13:19:12 PM
John you really do have a way with words. A very Happy anniversary to both of you.
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Post by: jo b on June 23, 2012, 13:28:57 PM
How lovely that was!

Many congratulations to you both.
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Post by: heather07 on June 23, 2012, 13:39:43 PM
Much as I believe Brenda to be a remarkable woman she was not on that journey alone.  You are an extremely caring person John.
Happy Anniversary to you both and may you still  have a long journey together..xx
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Post by: cef on June 23, 2012, 15:44:22 PM
 :) Wishing 2 lovely people a wonderful 39th wedding annivesary  :) & many, many, more to follow  :)

Thinking of you & wishing you a day where happy memory's help ease the heaviness of sad ones xx
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Post by: Toky on June 23, 2012, 15:51:10 PM
A lot of men I know are incapable of putting their thoughts and feelings into words, let alone on an open forum. For this John, I salute you  and admire the sentiment here.
I'm sure Brenda feels just the same about you, and all you've been through. Here's to the next 39 years
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/ItzMeShan/Anniversary/anniversary.jpg)
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Post by: Stan on June 23, 2012, 15:54:22 PM
Very Very moving I hope you both ,have many many more !
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Post by: Dutchie on June 23, 2012, 16:04:42 PM
Very touching.
Do you write professionally? If you don't, you really should consider it. Your words go straight into the soul.

Many congratulations to you and your wife and hopefully your journey will take you pleasant places.
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Post by: badger on June 23, 2012, 18:22:49 PM
Lovely post H

A special anniversary wish to a special couple

Thinking of you both  G&I
 
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Post by: Rindaloo on June 23, 2012, 18:25:42 PM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo-ooh John!!  That was LOVELY, you big softie!!!!! 

Many congratulations to you both!
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Post by: DianaJ on June 23, 2012, 20:12:21 PM
Happy Anniversary you old Romantic
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Post by: Marggie on June 23, 2012, 20:38:13 PM
How lovely was that?  And they say Scots are dour!!

Many, many congratulations.
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Post by: Highlander on June 24, 2012, 17:27:50 PM
Many thanks for all your kind greetings. 

A happy day tinged with sadness that there would be one less card through the door.
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Post by: HappyMonday on June 24, 2012, 18:51:06 PM
All the best for your anniversary.  We have our 25th next month and hope to have as many enjoyable years as yourselves.
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Post by: pookie on June 24, 2012, 19:53:14 PM
oh boy, that reduced me to tears.....John, such beautiful words.   Sadly we have not yet met, but over the years we have come to look on you as friends.  You are both such lovely, caring and thoughtful people .   YOu mention that there was one card less through the door,  but look up to the sky and it will undoubtedly be shining brighter for you both. One day we seriously hope to be able to share a wee dram or two together.  With heartfelt congratulations and love to you both. xxx
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Post by: poppy50 on June 24, 2012, 20:46:21 PM
I found this very moving, have a wonderful anniversary and maybe I will meet Brenda one day.
  ;)
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Post by: Highlander on June 24, 2012, 20:59:06 PM
Then

(http://s9.postimage.org/ar5tj0o9n/mrs_Hthen.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ar5tj0o9n/)

And now

(http://s7.postimage.org/ilc7nyvpz/mrs_Hthen1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ilc7nyvpz/)
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Post by: Toky on June 24, 2012, 21:29:33 PM
Wow! She's VERY youthful looking. Lucky you H. x
  ;)
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Post by: Anne on June 24, 2012, 23:00:48 PM
A very happy anniversary from us too - we might rib John on here but it is well meant and more importantly well taken - it is nice to see him calling the lovely Brenda "a remarkable woman" - which she is - but she is also married to a remarkable man. If there were more John & Brendas in the World we'd all be better off.

 

Well said Keith.  Two of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting.
Hope you've had a wonderful anniversary and many more to follow.
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Post by: loz on June 24, 2012, 23:08:00 PM
Very touching, congratulations to you both and wishing you many many more anniversaries in the future. xxx
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Post by: Jim Fraser on June 24, 2012, 23:32:34 PM
Congratulations on your anniversary and I hope that in your journey that we soon meet
and thankyou H for putting whats in your heart into words, that is a beautiful sentiment to share.
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Post by: Jacqui Harvey on June 26, 2012, 07:57:42 AM
Belated Happy Anniversary John and Brenda. Had the pleasure of meeting you both this time. 
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Post by: Big Doug on June 26, 2012, 08:03:24 AM
Happy Anniversary
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Post by: buddy on June 26, 2012, 13:13:45 PM
Congratulations to you both. :D John your a very lucky man to have such a rock to lean on.  :)
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Post by: Lotty on June 23, 2016, 12:09:48 PM
4 years on and another 'Happy Anniversary!' to a truly lovely couple!  :D :D
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Post by: sadler on June 23, 2016, 12:38:56 PM
Many, many congratulations. I hope you have lots more anniversaries to look forward to.
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Post by: mary62 on June 23, 2016, 12:44:49 PM
Congratulations. May you be blessed with many , many more anniversaries.
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Post by: kevin3 on June 23, 2016, 18:50:42 PM

  There's a strange coincidence, yesterday, June 23rd was my 38th wedding anniversary. And stranger still was the fact that

  I remembered in time, so I had a peaceful breakfast. !!!      :)   :)   

  Congrat's Brenda & John.      ;)
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Post by: Lotty on June 23, 2016, 19:09:40 PM
Happy Anniversary for yesterday Kevin and Mrs Kevin.  :D :D
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Post by: kevin3 on June 23, 2016, 20:01:44 PM


  Cheers Lotty.    ;)
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Post by: Highlander on June 23, 2016, 21:39:45 PM

  There's a strange coincidence, yesterday, June 23rd was my 38th wedding anniversary. And stranger still was the fact that

  I remembered in time, so I had a peaceful breakfast. !!!       :)    :)   

  Congrat's Brenda & John.       ;)

And many congratulations to you kevin3
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Post by: kevin3 on June 23, 2016, 21:54:55 PM

  Cheers John.  Discerning people select special dates. !!!!          And they're usually modest too.       :)