Today, It Would Have Been 30 years, on August 22, 1992, Laurie and I got married. For both of us, it was a culmination of finding someone to share our lives together. We met through an ad in the paper and we found that we enjoyed being with each other. realized to get married.
Today It Would Have Been 30 years Thoughts
The day of the wedding went well. One of the highlights was I paid for Bob Burns to come. My ushers who some people thought were my bodyguards were big toy people. Among our guests was Dan Roebuck, who will play Grandpa Munster in the new Munster movie.
Sometime I will share some photos from the wedding. One other thing our flower girl was my dog, Cindy. The Cherubs were on the wedding cake.
Final Thoughts
For almost 30 years we went through good and bad. Laurie enjoyed doing the shows and meeting many of the collectors. She was there when I had health issues and I was there for her health decline. I was driving her to work and her appointments. Sometimes, I will tell you about the snowstorm I had to go through to pick her up from work.
We would go out to eat on our anniversary. Nothing fancy, I will do that tomorrow and think about our life together.
Paul, my heart breaks for you on this day. I cannot imagine losing my helpmeet. I hope you can remember the joy you had for almost 30 years, remember the good times – and manage a smile, even as you wipe away a tear. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful memories Paul!
Great job of writing up beautiful memories, Paul! My heart goes out to ya.
Fond memories Paul !
Yes, buddy, you are part of them.
Paul, i’ve never had to experience a loss like yours, and i hope i never will. Patton once said something to the effect (major paraphrasing here) “Don’t mourn the ones you’ve lost, but be happy that they were in your life”. I hope your memories of your wonderful life together will give you some comfort.
-mike
I took it hard even though I knew she was in poor health. The memories are many fun trips, friends, and just enjoying ourselves together. The worse part for me now is going out to eat as it is usually just me.
Paul,
It was a blessing that you found each other.
May the cherished memories of your life together live forever in your heart and continue to bring you peace and happiness in your recollection.
It was a blessing. I had been looking for someone. I thought I had someone but it did not work out for various reasons. We just click after the first date and within a year were married.
Paul – I wasn’t even aware she passed. I’m so sorry. There’s not much I can say that has not already been said. Mourn and remember, but you’ve got living to do, buddy. She’d want you to enjoy it.
No problem, it happens. I did not know someone had passed until saw another person.
I am trying to live with just all these health issues I have right now.
Thank you Paul for sharing those heartfelt memories and reminding us to cherish every minute with our loved ones. If you are given to faith, I’m sure Laurie is looking down at you with a broad smile on her face.
Thanks, Joe, when I start Comment Time on lists I wanted everyone to be part of the experience. Over these years you have shared the ups and downs with me. Laurie was a missing piece in my life. She loved the toys and going on trips. These last few years have been rough as her health declined and I became her caregiver. It was rough and miss her.
Now I have a new chapter in life. Where it will take me I do not know.
I hope you are holding up, Paul. One of my closest friends lost his wife of 18 years recently and I have seen the deep sadness and grief it’s caused him. It’s a terrible thing to happen. Please take care.