Some prayers are more important than others. I praise my God for answering my prayers for my football coach. I also praise him for knowing when my prayers should not be answered. 28 years ago, I had known my bride to be for only six months. We were in our early to mid twenties. Family and friends were concerned that we were moving too fast. We were not letting our relationship simmer. We were moving forward like a pressure cooker on high heat. A 24 year old boy that cared nothing about school when he had every opportunity and squandered it through high school. A 21 year old girl fresh off the farm that took advantage of every opportunity, as few and far between as they were. We could not have been any different back then. The bad boy from the burbs into drinking and race cars meets Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Today, I am not so bad and Cindy, not quite so helplessly sweet. Older and wiser but closer than ever. We have had our ups and downs over the years. But never, ever, in our 28.5 years of knowing each other, have I regretted taking that step on February 20, 1983 and following through with the best decision I have ever made. If it were not for the encouragement my little farm girl gave me, I would have never found my way back to school. I would never have focused myself and would still be walking around in a purple haze today. There is a song that thanks God for unanswered prayers. A few of mine were unanswered before Cindy came along. Thank you God for knowing what was best for me. We celebrate 28 years of wedded bliss on Sunday. If God will give me another 28, I will be the luckiest man on this planet.
Gip, you are absolutely right... to a point. Her father's dislike for me started at the wedding rehearsal. I think that has since changed. :wink:
At Daytona, you can do that. My racing days were on a drag strip. Three wide there is something that never happens. :wink:
Diane, I would like to live a nice long life. However, at 50 more, that would put me over 100. I don't think I have been good enough to my body to make it to 102 without many issues! :wink:
No way can I top that. But I show that man of mine how much I love him every day. Lucky runs both ways on this street. Love you babe!!! :lol:
Congratulations to a fine couple who obviously found the right mates. Not everyone is so lucky. We will have our 48th anniversary in April.
Geez, that was great! I'm going to change a few words around and send it to Diane on our anniversary. I think it's next month some time...
:lol: Ummm... Jimmy I do read skybox and I am so proud of you &yes our 42nd is next month heres a hint Brendan was an early anniversary present.... Love Ya Joco/// and Cindy yes we are both very blessed.... Lots of Hugs to you and Tom Sunday and everday D