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General Topics => Greetings / Special Occasion Forum => Topic started by: Highlander on June 23, 2012, 11:20:43 AM
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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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That brought a tear to my eye. Happy Anniversary to you and Brenda and many more of them xx
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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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Simply beautiful.
Congratulations to you both. I wish many more aniversaries for you two.
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that was so LOVELY and happy anniverary to you both :) :)
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Very touching John.
Happy Anniversary to you both.
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Beautifully written, brought a tear to my eye too. happy anniversary xx
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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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John you really do have a way with words. A very Happy anniversary to both of you.
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How lovely that was!
Many congratulations to you both.
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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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:) 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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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
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Very Very moving I hope you both ,have many many more !
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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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Lovely post H
A special anniversary wish to a special couple
Thinking of you both G&I
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo-ooh John!! That was LOVELY, you big softie!!!!!
Many congratulations to you both!
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Happy Anniversary you old Romantic
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How lovely was that? And they say Scots are dour!!
Many, many congratulations.
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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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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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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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I found this very moving, have a wonderful anniversary and maybe I will meet Brenda one day.
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Then
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And now
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Wow! She's VERY youthful looking. Lucky you H. x
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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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Very touching, congratulations to you both and wishing you many many more anniversaries in the future. xxx
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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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Belated Happy Anniversary John and Brenda. Had the pleasure of meeting you both this time.
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Happy Anniversary
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Congratulations to you both. :D John your a very lucky man to have such a rock to lean on. :)
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4 years on and another 'Happy Anniversary!' to a truly lovely couple! :D :D
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Many, many congratulations. I hope you have lots more anniversaries to look forward to.
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Congratulations. May you be blessed with many , many more anniversaries.
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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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Happy Anniversary for yesterday Kevin and Mrs Kevin. :D :D
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Cheers Lotty. ;)
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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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Cheers John. Discerning people select special dates. !!!! And they're usually modest too. :)