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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, JOHNNY

Only by God's grace have we made it this
far. The roads we've traveled have not all
been smooth ones. It was our being "best friends"
that kept us from saying that final goodbye,
and our desire to make our marriage work. 
 
The past few years have contained many
tears and a huge amount of heartache,
but here we are, getting ready to celebrate
our 34th Wedding Anniversary.
  
This morning, you handed me the card you
got me two years ago, for Christmas ,said,
"It made no sense to search for an
Anniversary card, Barb. This one is "me, honey,
says what I feel. Remember that, Okay? "

I took it from your hands, read it, and
of course began to cry as I read ...

Dearest Barb,

I said to myself...
Find new ways to tell her
how perfect she is for you--
how perfectly she fits into your arms,
your heart,
your life..
Find new ways to tell her
how much she means to you--
how much you admire her,
respect her, need her, want her...
Find new ways to tell her you care,
as you share smiles,
or sadness, as you listen,
as you touch and kiss
and embrace...
One way or another,
I've told myself these things,
and over and over,
I want to share them with you.
Because, more than anything,
I want you to know
how much I love you..
sometimes more
than I can say.

 I so love that card, and YOU.
You've filled my life with roses for 34 years
now,cooked for me, babied me when I was sick,
surprised me with little gifts. You never stopped
leaving little love notes for me when you knew I
was sad, or feeling bad about myself. 
Thank you for not giving up on us,
for not letting me give up on us,
and for keeping your promise to
say "I love you," every single day.
I treasure so much, the little boxes
I have that are stuffed with
telegrams and notes that say.

"I LOVE YOU, BARB - ALWAYS WILL." 
 
I love you too, Johnny, more now than ever
before.You asked what my favorite gifts were.
They are still the same: 
Your Christmas letter, and being able
to look into your eyes
and see love looking back at me.
I don't know what the future holds,
but know that the best part of it
will be being with you.



 

I see your face everywhere,
for love, having eyes,
reveals your hiding places;
sometimes eraces the loneliness
of the night,

warming me with the memory
of the first time we met.
You came into my life unexpectedly,
like a rush of wind,
sweeping me off my feet.
That first look stole my breath away.

I so love you, Johnny,
and always will.

Barb

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• #25 Comment from lanurseprn 
  1/3/08 3:31 PM | Permalink

  What a beautiful entry Barb! Happy anniversary to you both!
  Hugs..Pam
  xoxox
• #24 Comment from luddie343 
  1/3/08 2:16 PM | Permalink

  Is it permissable to admit I'm envious?  Barb this entry is so touching, so tender and caring.  How in the world are two such perfected matched people able to find themselves and make their stand in life?  It's amazing, and beautiful.  Thanks for sharing an incredible love story.  xoxo CATHY
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• #23 Comment from bethjunebug 
  1/2/08 7:05 PM | Permalink

  So lovely Barb. I hope you and Johnny stays together forever. You've been this far, no reason to turn back now. What a love!!
  God Bless you both,
  love ya,
  Liz in Va
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• #22 Comment from karensull12 
  1/1/08 2:17 PM | Permalink

  Happy Anniversary.  This is so wonderful to read---love that is enduring and unbreakable.
  
  Happy New Year Barb--may it be filled with good health, much love and happiness.
  
  Karen
• #21 Comment from astoriasand 
  1/1/08 12:33 PM | Permalink

  Awwww this is beautiful Barb,sorry I am late commenting ,trying to do a little at a time right now.We  have been together 33 yrs next month Barb.It's a long time and knowone can take our memories away.This is just a perfect piece of work you have written here for your wonderful Johnny.I wish you many many more happy years together.Prayers for you always."Happy Belated Anniversary" to you both .Well Done!!!! it can be hard work but with much understanding and pacience and  listening ears most of all prayers we can work anything out I feel. Blessings to you both.Once again  "Happy New Year "To you and yours.Take Care God Bless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES