Challenge "Love Stories" 2/15/--2/17/2021
Feb 15, 2021 22:54:39 #
CivilEngineer wrote:
Grandpa and grandson.
Nice shot CE. A precious moment to capture and keep forever!
Feb 15, 2021 23:17:29 #
judy juul wrote:
Another great story , Lesley! Amazing how things just seem to resolve some how....Lots to celebrate in May!!
Glad you enjoyed our story Judy..
Feb 15, 2021 23:21:05 #
judy juul wrote:
Truly a Love story and well written...Love those pictures and all the smiles! Thanks for putting it together so well, Pat! 
Feb 15, 2021 23:22:46 #
ETmom wrote:
Great love story. I think I need to go find a Kleenex.
Ellen
Ellen
Awwwww Thank you.
Feb 15, 2021 23:58:53 #
I wasn't sure if I was going to join this particular challenge because I know what ever you put on the internet is there forever and ever for anyone and everyone to see.
That said, most of the people that join and participate in the challenges I've grown to trust, so here goes.
I married soon after graduating from high school, and it was a huge mistake. Tried a second time with the same result. So 15 years have gone by, I decided to just give up. That didn't work out either; a year later I was engaged again, but this time I slowed it down a bit, only to receive a phone call that my fiancé was moving out...That one really hurt for many reasons especially because she was injured in a work related accident and broke both of the bones in her lower leg right above the ankle. I literally did everything for her, including carrying her up and down the stairs at the house I had purchased for us since we were planning on getting married. I insisted on putting her name on the mortgage even though I paid all the bills. She was out of work for 8 months, which was fine with me, as long as she got healthy and we'd be together. Long story short, I had to "buy" her out even though she had no financial interest whatsoever. The next four years I dated casually, and I dated often. My realtor gave me a call one night and told me she knew the perfect woman for me and arranged a meeting. When I first saw Sally, I knew I had finally found the right person. Four months later, we were married on August 21, 1987...we'll celebrate our 34th anniversary this year, and we are closer today than we've ever been...Glory to God!
Tim
That said, most of the people that join and participate in the challenges I've grown to trust, so here goes.
I married soon after graduating from high school, and it was a huge mistake. Tried a second time with the same result. So 15 years have gone by, I decided to just give up. That didn't work out either; a year later I was engaged again, but this time I slowed it down a bit, only to receive a phone call that my fiancé was moving out...That one really hurt for many reasons especially because she was injured in a work related accident and broke both of the bones in her lower leg right above the ankle. I literally did everything for her, including carrying her up and down the stairs at the house I had purchased for us since we were planning on getting married. I insisted on putting her name on the mortgage even though I paid all the bills. She was out of work for 8 months, which was fine with me, as long as she got healthy and we'd be together. Long story short, I had to "buy" her out even though she had no financial interest whatsoever. The next four years I dated casually, and I dated often. My realtor gave me a call one night and told me she knew the perfect woman for me and arranged a meeting. When I first saw Sally, I knew I had finally found the right person. Four months later, we were married on August 21, 1987...we'll celebrate our 34th anniversary this year, and we are closer today than we've ever been...Glory to God!
Tim
Feb 15, 2021 23:59:55 #
Roadrunner wrote:
Judy you asked for it...LOL...hang on. br br We m... (show quote)
Congratulations for your 60 year love affair, Jim!!!
Feb 16, 2021 00:00:41 #
A little bit of humor in the love story of my life. My love bunny and I had been both married before (to others)
and were best friends and talking about getting married. I was ready but she was a bit hesitant based on her previous marriage experience. So we're on a ski tip to Tahoe and it's Easter Sunday but all the ski areas/lifts are shut down due to blizzard conditions. Well, after several rounds of adult beverages at the local boozery, she said "OK, let's get married". We drove over to the NV side and found one of those delightful drive-in 24 hour wedding joints and went in. The guy at the front desk asked what we wanted and we replied to get married. He told us OK, but give him some time to "summon" the preacher. This guy shows up, dressed like some kinda clergyman but was bobbing and weaving and blinkin' like a toad in a hailstorm (we believe he was drunk , stoned or whatever). I'll spare you all the hilarious details but he did the wedding thing and then we were married. Then I asked him to take our picture with my little film Kodak camera. Please view the result attached the only photo from this memorable event. Still madly in love with my wife of 38 years. chase
and were best friends and talking about getting married. I was ready but she was a bit hesitant based on her previous marriage experience. So we're on a ski tip to Tahoe and it's Easter Sunday but all the ski areas/lifts are shut down due to blizzard conditions. Well, after several rounds of adult beverages at the local boozery, she said "OK, let's get married". We drove over to the NV side and found one of those delightful drive-in 24 hour wedding joints and went in. The guy at the front desk asked what we wanted and we replied to get married. He told us OK, but give him some time to "summon" the preacher. This guy shows up, dressed like some kinda clergyman but was bobbing and weaving and blinkin' like a toad in a hailstorm (we believe he was drunk , stoned or whatever). I'll spare you all the hilarious details but he did the wedding thing and then we were married. Then I asked him to take our picture with my little film Kodak camera. Please view the result attached the only photo from this memorable event. Still madly in love with my wife of 38 years. chase
Feb 16, 2021 00:08:49 #
Photogirl17 wrote:
Verlin and I met in Desert Shores, Ca. about a mon... (show quote)
I love your story, Lesley and I'm so happy you finally got hooked up with your soulmate! Kudos to both!
Feb 16, 2021 00:13:22 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Love the stories. I'll do ours before challenge is... (show quote)
OMGosh Pat! What a wonderful story, and I just love the pictures you included of your guys! You can really see how much Isaiah worships Jim in that last picture. Awesome, awesome, awesome!
Feb 16, 2021 00:24:23 #
chase4 wrote:
A little bit of humor in the love story of my life... (show quote)
What a great love story, Chase, and what I really love is you've maintained your sense of humor, which I think is critical for a successful marriage.
Tim
Feb 16, 2021 01:21:50 #
Feb 16, 2021 05:24:00 #
Rolk wrote:
Congratulations for your 60 year love affair, Jim!!!
Thanks Tim....
Feb 16, 2021 05:53:30 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Love the stories. I'll do ours before challenge is... (show quote)
Pat, that is a truly heartwarming love story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. My eyes have just become a bit "drippy" for some unknown reason!
Feb 16, 2021 06:44:18 #
Oh I forgot..we were married on her birthday and so far I have saved 60 gifts
Feb 16, 2021 06:54:55 #
Roadrunner wrote:
Oh I forgot..we were married on her birthday and so far I have saved 60 gifts
Well, that's just plain mean! She should get at least double the number of gifts. Get cracking.
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