where does it go?

sue and paul · Post by **sue and paul** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 12:14

Today we have been married 40 years and a day. I know where yesterday went, but what about the 40 years? Blimmin' 'eck

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 13:02

Happy Ruby Anniversary for yesterday Sue and Paul. x

sue and paul · Post by **sue and paul** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 13:09

Thanks Sue

Post by **Admin** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 14:34

Happy Anniversary to both of you. I know how happy you are surrounded by your children and grandchildren. Just think of the results of those first 40 years! You have created two new generations! May the next 40 years be as happy and fruitful (?) as the first 40. xxxxx

sue and paul · Post by **sue and paul** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 16:36

Thanks for those kind thoughts Kate. But why did it all go so quickly? I have to admit though that I can remember some v-e-r-y slow times!!!

e.g. Friday afternoons in term time

Lanark Lass · Post by **Lanark Lass** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 18:49

Congratulations on 40 years Sue and Paul! Did you have a glass of ruby port to celebrate? Mind you, a nice glass of Banyuls would do just as well.

I'm told that by the time you reach the golden one you don't remember thie time before either!

See you soon!

L & B

sue and paul · Post by **sue and paul** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 22:37

Thanks L & B. At least in 1973 I had no concept of what 40 years even was

and now I'm a bit clearer!

Robert Ferrieux · Post by **Robert Ferrieux** » Mon 24 Jun 2013 23:13

Hearty congratulations to you both.
We celebrated our golden 3 years ago.
I was thinking today: What have I achieved? (Not a great deal). Has it been easy? (No, of course not!) What mistakes could I have prevented my kids from making? (None - they can only learn from their own). Any regrets? (Quite a few). But when you consider the positive side of the balance: your children & their children(and their children,in our case),plus the tolerance and companionship you share with your spouse, I'm sure, Sue & Paul, you look at each other & with a smile say "Yeah, if we had our time again, of course we'd do exactly the same."
May you have another 40 years of contentment together.
Helen

sue and paul · Post by **sue and paul** » Tue 25 Jun 2013 07:44

Thanks Helen. You're right - it IS a good moment to reflect, and like everyone we've had our ups and downs in our family life. But we're at a good place here, our children and now grandchildren come to visit, and are happy (I think) for us to visit them back in UK. Moreover, technology means we can Skype, which is the most wonderful way of keeping up with the rapid development of our new babies. When my father and brothers left UK for NZ in 1974 there was none of that, and my father became a remote figure to our children, who only met him, at most, 3 times in their lives. We do still feel very much at the heart of our family, even down here.

There is much to be thankful for

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where does it go?

where does it go?

40 years