Do you believe in ''love at first site''. Well I sure do and that encounter a little over 30 years ago has lead to my celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary today. We had met 10 1/2 months earlier in a boarding house we both lived in.
Funny story, every morning at 5 A:M someone a few doors down from me would let their alarm clock ring and ring and ring and that would wake me up. They would shut it off and let it ring, ring, ring again and again for up to 10 minutes which drove me nuts. Once this person got out of their bed they would head for the shower (one per 3 rooms) and that happened to be across from my room.Hence the 45min shower begain and again impossible for me too sleep with all the racket going on (old house with thin walls). Once this mystery person was done and no longer annoying me, I in turn would run to take my shower only to be left with (you guessed it) colddddd water. This went on for a couple of month, my never seeing who the culprit was.
One warm October, indian summer evening, I was watching t.v with the door to my room open (it was so hot) when suddenly I hear a tap on my door. There before me was a handsome young man
holding a facecloth to his mouth and asking ''do you by chance have any ice''. I, having a small refrigerator in my room, gave him some and he stopped to chat a bit.
He had injured himself in a badminton match.
He was a professor at the community college and I was working as a secretary having just returning to work after a very trying 5 year health issue. I had been advised by my doctor that I was not ready to return to work, hence my temporary housing in a boarding house rather than an apartment (in case the doc was right) although I was determined to prove him wrong. The 1st evening we chatted for about an hour and he went on his way.
Next day I went to my favorite little diner for lunch and I hear someone say ''over here'' (we had not told each other our names) and it was my professor. And so the romance began. Each evening we would sit for hours and talk about everything and nothing and at times I would be doubled over with laughter. He was so funny.
This went on for about 2 weeks with never a romantic gesture taking place. I, having determined that my health issues were behind me, had found an apartment and was moving the 1st of November. I wondered if he going to make his move before I made mine lol. I had since discovered that he was the mystery man (ringer and hot water thief) but that didn't matter so much now. Note: he still takes 45 minute showers it's just that now we have a 60 gallon tank LOL.
Well he finally kissed me and in a boyish way said, ''maybe we should think about dating''.
We did and 5 months later (to the surprise of many) announced we were getting married. Some of my family members had never met him and wondered if I had fallen on my head, this was so out of character for me.
To make an already long story short, two wonderful children and many happy years of love, laughter and adventure later, we celebrate 30 years today.
He remains my best friend, my confidant, my lover and my support through some health issues that are unending. We are planning a trip to Italy and Croatia in 2015 to celebrate and today we will celebrate with my wonderful children and their wonderful partners.
The champagne is on ice.
I am truly BLESSED in so many ways and grateful for all that life has given me.
Thanks for letting me share my story with you all,
Hugs
Michelle
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Love your story! So good to hear about long marriages in this day of quick divorce. Prayers for many more for you. Hugs. Nan
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
thank you Nan
Yes unfortunately, not everyone is a Lucky as I have been
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Michelle
11927Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us.
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5385This is just a beautiful story Michelle. Congratulations to you both. May this year be the best year ever for you both. I hope your trip will be wonderful and filled with joy. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
B
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
Thanks Bren
Yes I hope this year will mean a new house, our trip and hopefully our first grandchild, remember this is my Lucky year, anything is possibly
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Michelle
3948Congratulations to you both, I hope you have many more happy years ahead of you. I enjoyed your story. Hugs, Mary
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33871Well done Michelle, I'm so pleased for you. I wish you every happiness for today and for your future lives together. Congratulations on your 30th, did you get a Pearl necklace or earrings (traditional) or something to remind you of the Pearl anniversary? I believe in modern day the Diamond is also a stone that is a symbol for 30 years. Love Chris
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
Thanks Chris,
No pearl, I have several already and never wear them, maybe another diamond when we take our trip next year, will see,
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Michelle
234497Congratulations, Michelle, and thank you for your lovely story!
Hugs, Lidia
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78119Congrats and hope there are many more. Bless you both.
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4620Beautiful love story Michelle, thank you for sharing it with us and Congratulations to you both.
Hugs
Jerri
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
Thanks Jerri,
As the saying goes ''time flies when you are having fun'' and I have been fortunate to have him by my side,
Hugs
Michelle
30656What a lovely story, I got married when I was only 17 years & 10 months old.....that was over 43 years ago & still very happily married, happy anniversary with many more to come, xx
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
Thanks,
When we are fortunate enough to find the right partner, life is good.
by designgirl
06 Oct 2014
I was 18 all but 12 days when we gone married. That will be 49 years ago in April. Luck was on my side when I found my sweet husband.
18079Michelle, thanks for sharing your wonderful love story. I could picture it in my mind, just like a romantic movie! Congratulations on 30 years of marriage!! Denise
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13907What a beautiful story - your reality!! You are truly blessed to have found such a wonderful friend and partner, May you share many more years together. Congratulations on your anniversaryl
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11329What a very sweet story, Michelle! Congrats to you and your hubby on 30 beautiful years! ***4All***
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13216Congratulations to 30 beautiful years of marriage to your mystery man Michelle. Reading your story was like watching a Lifetime movie- :)
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173693Wow that's a true romance issue ***for Sept. Loved iot but not long enough lol
Happy Ann. and i wish you many many more years .Hugs Carolyn
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
Thanks Carolyn,
I have always loved writing, maybe I should right a book lol,
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Michelle
360644Happy Anniversary to you both. Wishing you many, many more. We will celebrate our 49th in April.
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51302Happy 30 th Anniversary to you both ! It was interesting to read your story. I wish you both a long, happy life and many more years together... We will celebrate ours on the 14 th.-Toogie
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109780Happy anniversary Michelle! That was a beautiful story!
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23282What a wonderful story. Many, many congratulations to you and your professor on your anniversary. Hugs Sarah
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
Thanks,
At the time we met he was teaching but he is an engineer and has been his own boss for many years now.
Hugs
Michelle
255050I also loved reading your story Michelle! I love to hear how people met & fell in love! Always such a unique way. Have a wonderful Anniversary & I wish you both many more & better health too!~hugs~
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299559I loved reading your story. Happy anniversary and I hope you have many many more.
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169064Great start and better middle, I hope your ending is very far off and you have 30 more years and lots more stories to tell.
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by michemb
06 Oct 2014
Thanks Jerrilyn
I think the years to come will be better, as we age, we appreciate each other even more.
158716Lovely story - thanks for sharing and Congratulations to you both.
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140717And a sweet story it is. Congratulations to you two. Hope you will have many many more.
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109774What a wonderful love story! Congratulations!
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57675Michelle Congratulations to you and your husband on your 30th Wedding Anniversary. Thanks for sharing your story of how the pair of you met I have enjoyed reading it very much. I hope you all have a great day together plus champagne celebrating
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