Two Score Minus Five
The 35th year of a marriage is one of those odd milestones. It ends with a "5," ostensibly setting it apart as a special anniversary, but it's not one of Big Ones, like 25 or 50. It's been overlooked to some extent by those who make the rules for observances, as it has no gemstones or flowers associated with it, and the recommended gifts are somewhat less than exotic: coral (for the non-PC traditionalist) or jade (for the contemporary).
But I wouldn't trade today for anything, as it marks thirty-five years of being among the most blessed fellows on the face of the earth. Three-and-a-half decades ago, a mere slip of a girl said "I do" and forever changed my course, ensuring that I'd never be lost or alone. And to me, she's still that slip of a girl, ever youthful, ever enthusiastic, ever loving. I thank God every day for the privilege of sharing life with her.
Well said, Eric! Happy Anniversary to you both.
Posted by: Toni at July 14, 2008 09:24 AMHappy anniversary to both of you. Hope you have
many more of the same.
Bud and Dorothy
Congratulations to a wonderful, blessed couple. God is good!!!
Posted by: Jen P at July 14, 2008 10:22 AMCongrats and HA from our household to yours!
Posted by: Phyllis at July 14, 2008 10:24 AMThank you to all...very much!
Posted by: Eric at July 14, 2008 10:38 AMHappy Anniversary!
(Though I don't know that flowers and/or gemstones ever go awry. :) )
Posted by: beth at July 14, 2008 10:57 AMMHH would have you believe that he's the privileged one. He's the first blessing I count every day.
Posted by: HLB at July 14, 2008 11:00 AMCongrats!
May you see 35 more!
I sure some jewelry store can find the appropriate "stone" and "metal" for the celebration.
My inlaws just celebrated their 66th anniversary last month.
Posted by: Bleu at July 14, 2008 11:48 AMEric, congratulations to both you and YLB !!!
re: "being among the most blessed fellows on the face of the earth ..." that is something you and I have in common ... 24 years for MLF and I ... Me? I have always been of the opinion that, in relationships such as these, most of us guys definitely and significantly 'trade-up'
Posted by: Jeff at July 14, 2008 01:12 PMBest wishes to you and YLB!
Posted by: Kelly at July 14, 2008 01:50 PMHappy anniversary, you two! (We just had our 30th)
Posted by: Patti at July 14, 2008 04:35 PMDoesn't that mean your wife was like 3 or 4 years old?
I guess that is the norm in Ft. Stockton(kinda like Denver City).
Best wishes/ Many, many more!
Posted by: Robert at July 14, 2008 05:42 PMYou are both fortunate to have each other. Don't know a better couple. Hope your future is just as happy as the past has been. I didn't realize you got married on Margaret's birthdate.
Love you.
Alice, I didn't realize that today is Margaret's birthday! I'll have to drop her a note.
Thanks to all for your kind wishes!
Posted by: Eric at July 14, 2008 08:36 PMHappy Anniversary!
Posted by: Deborah at July 14, 2008 08:44 PMWow congrats guys!!! Hope you had an awesome day!
Posted by: Rachel at July 14, 2008 11:31 PMIt is wonderful to hear the both of you express such warm and loving sentiments. You set a great example for young couples everywhere. Congratulations!
Jade is our favorite gemstone...I would choose jade over diamonds anyday. :-)
Posted by: gwynne at July 15, 2008 12:31 AMHappy Anniversary you crazy kids!
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