Tuesday, September 16, 2014

TELLING IT ON TUESDAY.....16th SEPTEMBER, 1967

Forty-seven years ago today I walked down the aisle of Trinity Church in St George's Terrace, Perth, on my brother's arm to stand beside my fiancee and make our wedding vows to each other.


I think today of Betty who was my bridesmaid and her husband Eddie, Phil's best man.  My daughter Karen who stood with us and my son Steven who was in charge of the wedding ring.


My mother was there along with my sister-in-law Jean and her daughter Wendy.  There were also several close friends and afterwards we had a small wedding breakfast in West Perth before heading down to the south-west for our honeymoon.


There have been highs and lows along the way during the past 47 years but many more highs than lows and Phil and I have never regretted our decision to be together and finally become man and wife.  I am hoping we did our best for Karen and Steven and gave them a good life as well.

It has been quite an ordinary life but as the years have rolled by we have had lots of fun, some wonderful holidays, and enjoyed watching our family grow.  We now have six grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters all of whom are loved very much.

During those years many of the people with us on that day have passed on and I remember them with much affection.  My mum left us in 1985, my brother in 1986 and my sister-in-law and our friend Eddie are also gone but not forgotten.

Phil and I exchanged anniversary cards this morning and as we did so we looked at each other, smiled and agreed it's not been a bad life and we'd do it all over again.  We don't give each other gifts any more as there is nothing either of us really need but we have decided to have lunch out which is something we rarely do these days so another outing for the two of us.

I know I told the story of our wedding and shared these photos earlier this year but I just wanted to relive the day for a few moments and that's what I've done with great happiness.  Yes, love is a wonderful thing when shared with another person.


20 comments:

  1. Misty eyed over here. You can't ask for a better testimonial than 'we'd do it all over again'.
    Have a wonderful celebratory lunch together.

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    1. Thanks EC and I hope the misty eyes were happy eyes as we are very happy.
      Didn't make it to lunch as I began to feel a little queasy before going to the hairdresser so it was back home with quiet but still very happy day spent together and some small take-aways to avoid cooking.

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  2. Happy, Happy Anniversary. Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories and photos with us. This is a lovely post.

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    1. Thank you Susan F. I am always so pleased my memory is good so I can recall so many wonderful years.

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  3. 47 years is an impressive run. Wishing you many more anniversaries to come. Happy anniversary to you both. Enjoy your lunch together!
    Sending all our love! xo.

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    1. Thanks Kam. Your wishes very much appreciated. No lunch (see above reply to EC) but still an enjoyable day. xx

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  4. Happy Anniversary!! I had the day marked on my calendar and meant to google an image of an anniversary cake to email you, but I clean forgot!
    I hope you and Phil have many more. Hope you enjoyed your lunch out too.

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    1. No problem River as your wishes are here to be seen and thank you for them. Lunch out another day perhaps (see above). : )

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  5. Happy Anniversary to the two of you.

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  6. How wonderful! A very happy anniversary to the both of you. There is innate joy in sharing that many years and experiences with another person. I hope you share many more.

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    1. Thanks Susan. We are aiming to celebrate our 50th in 2017 so trying to remain reasonably healthy to achieve that goal. By then Phil will be going on 88 and me 86 but we intend to do our best to make it.

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  7. Hari OM
    ....amd a bit behind but better late than never! So happy for you and such photos are always worth the reviewing!!! YAM xx

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    1. You are never too late Yamini and thanks for your wishes. As you know I am often running far behind with my comments but we both try our best. xx

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  8. Oh Happy Anniversary my dear Mimsie I am so happy for both of you. Lots of hugs. B

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    1. Thanks Buttons...enjoyed those hugs and will pass on a couple to Phil from you. : )

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  9. Happy Anniversary my friend! What a joyful post, I loved that you enjoyed your special day! I hope your lunch was delicious! xx

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    1. Lunch another time but the day as still one we were so fortunate to be spending together. Thank you so much for your kind wishes and comment re the post itself. xx

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