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atwhatcost

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oldthennew said:
just for a change of pace, maybe for some who feel kinda stuck after a few years -
and may feel that a little of the thrill or fun and adventure may be wanning or even gone.....

the other day hubby and I were in one of our favorite stores, don't hold your breath, it was
Big Lots, (by the way, they do carry a lot of 'organic products' oh how we love that store, know most
of the staff in (2)stores by name - and they are always more that willing to help you find what you want -

anyway, when we entered the store, I was searching for some kind of piece of something that I
could glue into the space where hubby has lost a tooth from his partial - well it was around Halloween
and I spotted a thingy with a whole bunch of 'tooth potential filling stuff' - it was all connected to skull with
lots of thingys hanging off of it- (we started laughing at that right off of the bat, it was so absurd.
well, he started making obscene jokes about the source and I all but fell on the floor, actually holding my
crotch and unable to hold back belly laughing in front of everybody and since he wouldn't stop with the jokes,
(because he had me right where he wanted me) I had to walk out of the store stilff legged and wait in the car
until he finished the shopping....and yes, when we got home I had to take a shower.

note: if you have the connection and humor and life-saving gifts that should accompany all Godly marriages,
they will bring you and heal you through many trials and errors that will inevitably try and destroy a marriage.

we are both on the 'back-side' of sixty, and it just gets better and better -
God's imparted love, laughter, tolerance, unselfishness-appreciation of His wonderous gifts and beauty,
and so very important, always let that mate in on just how you feel about them with no holds barred -
touching-is-key,,,,,,,:):rolleyes:
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I just wanted you to know that's the funniest story I've ever read online, and, yes! So what-marriage-is-really-like. (I tried to rep you, but, apparently I haven't spread enough reps yet to rep again. lol) That's the kind of story hubby and I experience once every other month. (Is it in the nature of men to try and make wives lose it in public?)
 
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oldthennew

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thanks for the kind words, atwhatcost.

there are just so many things to be thankful for as we grow-up....
especially nice to be appreciated and actually told so...
it's very generous.
:):)
 
Joidevivre

Joidevivre

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Went from my HS graduation straight to the altar -almost 50 years ago. Same man - same love.

Sometimes it was like a volcano, but then it turned into melted butter. I'm now more like a caregiver to him as I watch him age (he was older) and try to overcome heart problems and hearing loss. It is sad when this happens, but he becomes only sweeter as he ages. Very easy to live with and never complains.
 
Toska

Toska

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Hey there. I have not posted in a while and I thought this would be a great place to start posting again.

It was 18 years for me and hubby in March, after dating for 3 1/2 years. There have been some great times and some not so great times. I know that if I had not come to know Christ and hubby had not rededicated his life to Christ, we probably would be a statistic by now. But, with Christ in our lives, our marriage is stronger and more loving than it has ever been. I look forward to the next 18+ years beside the man that I fell in love with so many years ago.
 
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oldthennew

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Joidevivre said:
Went from my HS graduation straight to the altar -almost 50 years ago. Same man - same love.

Sometimes it was like a volcano, but then it turned into melted butter. I'm now more like a caregiver to him as I watch him age (he was older) and try to overcome heart problems and hearing loss. It is sad when this happens, but he becomes only sweeter as he ages. Very easy to live with and never complains.
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Joi,

thank you so much for sharing such a lovely part of your married life. it moved us very deeply!

our observation and experience over these many years, and we have inter-acted with a vast majority
of people, many from their young ages and into their maturity -
I must tell you, that in so many cases we've witnessed them drifting apart, and especially
if illness or a weakness of the body has entered their relationship and progressed,
when we've seen this happen, so many times in their relationships bitterness is almost always the result
that cannot hide its ugly head.

this has caused us much grief and heart ache, as we have had to watch the ones we love so very much
become unable to hide their hatred and (old/new) resentment for their mates, many of them usually carried
about in secret for untold years.

you are blessed indeed, to have a mate that is aging with grace and humility -
our Father in heaven has given you both a pearl of great price.

May Yeshua bless and keep you both.
:):)
 
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Galahad

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Joidevivre said:
Went from my HS graduation straight to the altar -almost 50 years ago. Same man - same love.

Sometimes it was like a volcano, but then it turned into melted butter. I'm now more like a caregiver to him as I watch him age (he was older) and try to overcome heart problems and hearing loss. It is sad when this happens, but he becomes only sweeter as he ages. Very easy to live with and never complains.
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And still some folks believe a life long commitment to another human being is silly! Wonder where their help will come from when they need it the most?
 
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psychomom

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i like to give this video to those whose marriages are struggling.
with apologies if it's not your cup of tea musically...it always makes me cry a little. :eek:

[video=youtube;RhxELo-uD3c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhxELo-uD3c[/video]
 
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Miri

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Joidevivre said:
Went from my HS graduation straight to the altar -almost 50 years ago. Same man - same love.

Sometimes it was like a volcano, but then it turned into melted butter. I'm now more like a caregiver to him as I watch him age (he was older) and try to overcome heart problems and hearing loss. It is sad when this happens, but he becomes only sweeter as he ages. Very easy to live with and never complains.
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Just as thought as I was reading this, maybe you have gone from bubbly champaign to fine wine!!!! :)
Love your comments
 
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Miri

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oldthennew said:
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Joi,

thank you so much for sharing such a lovely part of your married life. it moved us very deeply!

our observation and experience over these many years, and we have inter-acted with a vast majority
of people, many from their young ages and into their maturity -
I must tell you, that in so many cases we've witnessed them drifting apart, and especially
if illness or a weakness of the body has entered their relationship and progressed,
when we've seen this happen, so many times in their relationships bitterness is almost always the result
that cannot hide its ugly head.

this has caused us much grief and heart ache, as we have had to watch the ones we love so very much
become unable to hide their hatred and (old/new) resentment for their mates, many of them usually carried
about in secret for untold years.

you are blessed indeed, to have a mate that is aging with grace and humility -
our Father in heaven has given you both a pearl of great price.

May Yeshua bless and keep you both.
:):)
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That is so sad. I know some married couples who put all their energy into raising
their children, then when the children leave to make lives of their own, the couple
find they no longer have anything in common anymore.

So come on married people, make time for yourselves as a couple
share hobbies, interest, go out together etc. Don't let children be the
only thing you all have in common.

(Says me all wise one single person!! :rolleyes:)

I hope everyone who reads this thread will be encouraged and continue
to grow together.

Let's celebrate marriage and please feel free to continue to share your
stories of triumph. (Especially the funny ones :D)
 
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