32 Years
They said it wouldn’t last. No one was in favor of it. There was no excitement or congratulations from family members (on either side). We had a small civil ceremony in front of a judge and the required two witnesses. Despite all of that, as of today, we have been married for 32 years.
She saw a kid that was on a road that led to self-destruction and desperately needed help. I saw a woman that was old enough to buy beer. So how in the world did we manage to stay together for 32 years? I give credit to my amazing wife that has always let me go to the edge, yet at the same time keeping me from going over and losing it all. I also believe that God put us together. For many years I shut God out of my life. We faced many bleak times and I often wondered if we should stay married. But, God, in His infinite wisdom, kept us together. There is no way I can explain the love that I have for the gift that God has given me. All I can do is thank God for giving me such a sweet, loving, warm, caring, precious, selfless, encouraging and giving life partner and wife that I call ‘Kitten’.
Even though we didn’t invite God to the wedding, I’m glad we finally invited Him to the marriage.
Then - 1974
Now - 2006
August 17th, 2006 at 4:51 am
You are Our two most favorite people, Emily and I LOVE the hair. Happy Aniversary!!!
August 17th, 2006 at 5:33 am
HAPPY 32nd!!! The blessing that you are to each other, has spilled over into the life of our family. God bless you and Dee on this most special day.
We love ya’ll.
The Glass family
August 17th, 2006 at 9:14 am
Those are drastic changes over 32 years. I am blessed to have been a part of the past 12 years of your lives. Congratulations on 32 years! There are so many more to come.
August 17th, 2006 at 6:37 pm
Happy 32nd!!!! Mom and Dad I love you both very much. I know that God will bless you with many more happy years to come.
August 17th, 2006 at 7:07 pm
Well, I’ve only been a part of your lives for the past 5 years, but the impact you both have had on us is truly incredible. Words can’t express our love for you and our thankfulness for your being a part of our lives!!
HAPPY 32ND!!!
August 17th, 2006 at 7:35 pm
Happy 32nd!!! We have all changed a lot over the years. But Dad’s hair beats us all!!:) Hope God will grace you with many more years of happieness. I know I am very blessed to have you as my parents, I could not ask for better. I love you both more than you know and wish you the best.
August 18th, 2006 at 1:15 pm
Congrats! I hope you enjoy 32 more years together. Marriage and parenting are the 2 hardest jobs in the universe. It looks like the two of you could teach us all the secrets of the trade. It’s so refreshing to see a couple still in love after all that time. Truly an inspiration.
August 26th, 2006 at 12:10 am
32 years is a lot of love. Put the same amount of love into the next 32 years. Not only will it make your life happier, but it will affect others too. Love to my youngest brother and sis.
August 27th, 2006 at 5:51 pm
Wow! Congratulations! It is QUITE a feat these days to be married that long. You are an inspiration to others around you, I’m sure. Keep up the love!
Laura (ChickenMama)
August 28th, 2006 at 5:50 am
Thank you, everyone, for the kind words. All the glory goes to God for His guidance and wisdom.