Friday, February 11, 2011

An Anniversary: Through the Years

28 years ago today, The Ronald and I were married.

We have the kind of marriage that I dreamed about when I was young. A loving, kind, appreciative husband. One who thinks I'm a talented writer. One who laughs at my jokes, and at my crazy singing and dancing. One who listens (when I tell him "I need your attention. This is really important!") One who holds me when I'm sad and need comforting. One who is darn near perfect....
(a story I wrote about our relationship, "Through the Years" is included in this Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology. Published in December 2007. Page 94)

"We don't need to win the lottery, because when he and I chose each other, that's when we hit the jackpot." -- Becky Povich

29 comments:

  1. Happy anniversary. What a beautiful saying.

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  2. Congrats, Becky and Ronald. Marriage takes work but yours sounds like more play has been involved! Have a nice day...sun is just for you!

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  3. Becky,
    Happy anniversary and never stop chasing one another up and down the stairs :) CELEBRATE!

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  4. What a sweet post! Happy anniversary to you and your husband! Wishing you many more years of bliss! :)

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  5. Happy anniversary! The hard work is worth it when a marriage really hits its stride...

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  6. Happy anniversary, to you both! *hugs*
    All the love that emanates from this post makes me so happy for you :)

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  7. Happy Anniversary Becky, That's the kind of love I am seeking, although at my age and this century I have almost given up.Trying to find a good man these days is like trying to nail jelly to a tree..Lets just say you nailed a good man..Happy Valentines Day to you both..

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  8. Happy Anniversary Becky and Ron! Hope you had a quiet and romantic day!

    Pat
    www.critteralley.blogspot.com

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  9. AAAWWWW!! Very sweet! Happy anniversary (a little belated)!!! And how perfect just before Valentine's Day!

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  10. Happy Anniversary! So great to have your story in a book for all the world to see!

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  11. Happy Anniverary, Becky and Ron. Sorry I didn't remember it sooner so I could send a snail mail card. I am so glad you two have had such a successful marriage.

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  12. Very sweet Becky. I feel the same way about my hubby. I love your quote too! Happy Anniversary!

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  13. Have a wonderful anniversary, Becky. Joan and I have been at it 31 years with much the same relationship, except I play the part of Becky. (smile)

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  14. Becky, you and Ronald are, indeed, very blessed. I wish you a splendorous anniversary and many more in the future.

    Gratefully, I am also blessed with my "forever love." Every second is precious. Susan

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  15. Happy Anniversary dear friend! I am always so happy to hear about good and loving marriages. Not to be for me but I love to see them around me. Hugs, Linda

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  16. Happy Anniversary to you and Ronald. Blessings to your love.

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  17. Congratulations, Becky.

    Glad you picked a winner!

    ;)

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  18. gave me chills! Happy EVERYDAY and Happy Anniversary ~

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  19. Happy, happy anniversary to you both. sandie

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  20. Hi Becky and The Ronald,
    Happy Anniversary to a perfectly matched couple. Yours was a match made in heaven.
    Enjoy your day!
    Donna
    http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.com

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  21. I often hear groups of long term couples talking about their marriages and doing a one-upmanship ritual--
    Person #1--"We've been married 20 years."
    Person #2 "That's nice, we went to Hawaii for our 25th last year."
    Person #3--"Only 25? we're at 30 next year."

    To them I say,"A silver anniversary is not a merit badge happiness."
    And then I ask, "So, are you whining or bragging?"
    But to you,Becky, and 'The Ronald'
    I say,"Congrats! Keep on lovin' thru the livin'."


    Dr. Coach Love

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  22. Some people do not see the good qualities in their spouse as much as the little annoyances. How blessed you both are to welcome each day with your appreciation of the other.

    Happy Anniversary.

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  23. Happy Anniversary Becky and Ron. What a sweet relationship and Love Story and wow right here at Valentine's Day. Wishing you both many many more happy years together. Love and Blessings, Mollye

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  24. happy anniversary and many more. God Bless rose

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  25. Thanks to every one of you for leaving such thoughtful comments. I truly appreciate them all.

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  26. You know this is written on my calendar, and still, I did not say "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!" Hope you both had a wonderful day!!

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  27. Here's to you and The Ronald for another rotation around the sun and another happy year of being married! I love my Aunt Beppie! Renee

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  28. Hey, thank you Sara and Renee! I'm so pleased you both stopped and left a comment!! Thanks so much!!

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