Years ago, during a blizzard, right after Christmas in Denver Colorado, I married my best friend.
It was just the Judge.. him and me..
It was just the Judge.. him and me..
with our 3 felines as witnesses..
Since that day, we have weathered many a storm..
Since that day, we have weathered many a storm..
faced seemingly un-surmountable odds..
nearly losing him to death..
the exact same day I lost my job!
and with God, we continue to bounce back stronger than ever..
nearly losing him to death..
the exact same day I lost my job!
and with God, we continue to bounce back stronger than ever..
We met way back in 1975..
I worked on base in the O Club..
he was there fresh out of medical school and ready to become a flight surgeon.
when I first laid eyes on him, I thought Gosh he is soo tall!
and he is... 6'6"..
back in those days I worked in very tall heels..
and he is... 6'6"..
back in those days I worked in very tall heels..
even so my 5'2" was still way shorter than him..
he was married..I was in a relationship..
but there was a spark of magic...
a friendship began..
but there was a spark of magic...
a friendship began..
Our paths crossed frequently..
but soon with his wings of gold he headed to a new duty station..
and so was I.. ...as a globe trotting Navy spouse..
after 25 years later..,eventually retiring, and becoming a banker..
until one day I was tired of the mental and verbal abuse..
of living the lie of a happily married couple..
after 25 years later..,eventually retiring, and becoming a banker..
until one day I was tired of the mental and verbal abuse..
of living the lie of a happily married couple..
Divorce..nasty..but necessary..
while living in Florida, I looked him up on the internet..
saw where he was in private practice..
sent him a card with my contact info..
very innocent message..
two weeks passed..
and then the phone rang..
did I recognize his voice..absolutely!
I learned he had been divorced for 20 years!
thus began a renewed friendship...
via phone... letters and email!
after joining him in Las Vegas.
he asked if I would consider coming to Denver..
yes.. I would..
and I did..
we were married a year later..
we were married a year later..
and are happier than ever..
So when a blizzard is blowing in Denver, I recall the one on our wedding day...
and the yellow roses he always sends to mark the occasion.
