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Thursday 21 September 2023

Fifty Years Ago

 

Fifty years ago this week, I got married.  If my husband had survived (he died 5 years ago), it would have been our Golden Wedding Anniversary.

It is difficult to know whether one should celebrate such an event alone, but getting married changed my life (for the better!) and I have chosen to celebrate it.


Arriving at the Church with my father


My new husband and I cutting the wedding cake


My wonderful children have been amazing.  I received beautiful flowers (with heavenly-scented stock amongst them), and taken out for a celebratory dinner.


Dinner at The Helm


Tears of Happiness


I feel truly blessed – and totally spoilt!

Cheers,

Margaret 😊

 

22 comments:

  1. My but you were a beautiful bride. I think it's lovely to celebrate the special day even if, unfortunately, your dear one has passed away. So glad your children made the day special...the flowers are gorgeous!!
    Granny M

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  2. A bitter-sweet day for you Margaret , I'm glad your family celebrated, for you will have much to look back on with affection. All those special days are tinged with sadness, aren't they- the birthdays, anniversaries, significant days in your children's lives. Wishing you well, and a happy summer ahead.

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  3. In two months would be 52 years of marriage for me, if my husband had not died 7 years ago, so you and I are on a similar time line. How good you had a dinner treat and bouquet to mark the anniversary.

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  4. Oh Margaret - I hear you - we would have made 50 yrs next year, but DH died six years ago... my family have always been really sensitive about the anniversary - especially as it is only two days before he died...
    Such a wonderful photo that last one with the tears of joy.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  5. Congratulations and commiserations at the same time. Beautiful memories.

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  6. What beautiful flowers and lovely memories.

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  7. Glad you had a lovely day. You need to celebrate the good things in life.
    Love your bridal photos

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  8. That's alot of great memories, and your still enjoying your husband today, I'm glad you celebrated.

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  9. I'm glad you had a wonderful day. My friend's husband died quite young but every year on their anniversary she does something special to remember the few happy years they had together.

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  10. Definitely celebrate! You are not doubt celebrating all the years you had together and the joy he brought you.

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  11. It's lovely that you still celebrate it with your children.

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  12. Wonderful and beautiful memories, and yes I agree you should celebrate your anniversary, to remember all the wonderful years you had together! Love your wedding pics! Dawn P. Albany, GA USA

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  13. Glad you celebrated such an important part of your life. Congratulations.

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  14. I very, very much admire your positive attitude. I sure have tears here. Happy anniversary, to wonderful memories.

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  15. I think it is only proper to celebrate the good memories:)

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  16. Ahhhhh Lovely! You had a super day.

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  17. Awww that is so sweet! What a beautiful bunch of flowers.

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  18. Oh those are lovely photos...such sweet memories, thanks for sharing them with us.

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  19. I think it's wonderful that you and your children celebrate that special occasion together, making even more special memories.

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  20. Dear Margaret, I think it is so wonderful that you celebrated with your children. Your flowers are gorgeous too. What a lovely way to remember. Hugs, Rose x

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  21. Happy Anniversary and yes, you should celebrate if you would like!

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  22. I wish he could have been here, but since you lost him 5 years ago, I am so glad you have such good memories that you still want to celebrate.

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