Today, my hubby, Marty, and I celebrate 33 years of marriage.
Yep – 33 years ago today – a very young and naive 19-year old girl said “I do” for now and forever to a 23-year old boy about as different from her as Eddie and Eva on Green Acres (okay – maybe I wasn’t quite that glamorous and Marty wasn’t quite that Midwest farmer, but we were – and still are – a pretty classic example of opposites attracting.)
And you know what?
He is still my favorite!
Maybe even more so….
I tell people that are going through “stuff” in marriage, there are good days and bad days, good weeks and bad weeks, good months and bad months…
Heck – there are even tough years…
But, you know what?
Life isn’t perfect.
People aren’t perfect.
And marriage and monogamy with that one special someone is a pretty special thing.
And I am so fortunate in so many ways for so many things and so many years and so much love and safety and stability and genuineness and standbyidness….
Yep – Merv (that’s what I call the hubster) – you are STILL my MOST FAVORITE! (and this is the card I made for him.)
I love ya,
Gert (that’s what he calls me)
I know – we are goofy! 🙂
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
First, congratulations for 33 years of marriage! That is a wonderful thing. 🙂 The card is just beautiful and says a WHOLE lot in just a few words. It says you are still madly in crazy love with your hubby. That is a very special thing. Happy Anniversary!
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Awh. Thanks PJ. He’s “still the on”. 😍
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Do you mean, He’s still the one??
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Oops. Yep. Need coffee!!!! 😳
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Haha! I know that feeling. Half the time when I am reading my mail from WordPress first thing in the morning I’m still half asleep. It takes 2 cups of coffee and even then, sometimes I still have to go back to bed.
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I like he’s still the “on”.
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funny typo!! Or is it a Freudian slip LOL!
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Awwww, wishing you a very happy and fabulous anniversary and many mnay more to come 😄 😄.
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Wishes received! Thanks Ameena 🙂
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Happy Anniversary! May you celebrate many, many more. 🙂
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Thanks! Let’s celebrate every day – eh?! 🙂
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Absolutely!
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Lucky guy! 🙂
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You got that right AI – LOL!
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Lovely
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Congratulations, you two Wild Things! Gert and Merv. I love it!! (Bonnie and Clyde might also work, lol!) Wow, 33 years, that’s awesome! You two have a great anniversary and Easter weekend! 😘
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Awe that is so sweet! 33 years is amazing, congratulations! Many marriages don’t last more than 3 years than more than 7 years are main two benchmarks. Marriage is very hard work and I enjoyed the way you put it here in your post. Thank you for sharing Jodi. Beautiful card too! Best of luck, happy crafting!
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Thank you, Elle – it is so true! People are often disillusioned on what it is or should be – but when you realize it is not “a fairy tale” and is work and effort, it is so worthwhile, and so much more than the googly fairy tale. Much deeper and more meaningful – and not always lala land 🙂
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I agree completely Jodi! Marriage is so amazing and the work it takes is well worth the benefits we reap.
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Happy Anniversary! Beautiful card!
Jenna
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Hi Jodi, congrats! Lovely post, has hubby read it? All the best for both of you! How will be commemorations?
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Hi Elizabeth – yes he has. He “subscribes” and reads my posts every day like a real trooper and supports me :).
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Congratulations to you both. We are also approaching 33 years, just another we seem to have in common! Wishing you many more years of love, laughter & joy.
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Congrats and those same wishes back to you, Lynn!
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Congratulations Jodi. This was a beautiful post, realistic, kind and beautiful.
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Thanks, Sylvia. What a great summary – realistic, kind, and beautiful – I like that 🙂
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Congratulations! In our modern times, that length of marriage is a real accomplishment. Wishing both of you the very, very best for many more years to come. 💞
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Much appreciated Marguerite! 🙂
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Happy Anniversary, Jodi and Marty! It’s the perfect time to look back and remember… and look ahead and dream! Enjoy your celebration!! ♡
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What a love comment, Dawn! Thank you.
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Happy anniversary to you both. My husband and I will be celebrating 40 years this summer. By today’s standard we were also young, 22 and 23 but we made it work. Your words are so true. People often think we have the perfect relationship but we’ve certainly had our share of ups and downs and as we’ve gotten older we’ve had to work even harder because life hits you with so many curves but a lot of blessings as well. Wishing you another wonderful year with your ‘favourite’ man. 🙂
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Woohoo to almost 40! You so know of what I speak – eh? Moment by moment and count the blessings. Cause there is a lot of yuck in there too – just have to focus on the positive 🙂 Cheers to you and your hubster MC!
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Congratulations on 33 years, awesome! You are so kind and sweet.
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Thanks John! Marty might not say that is “always” true…. But I try 🙂
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Congratulations Gert and Merv!
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🙂 Probably sounds funny to you – but yep – that’s us LOL! Thanks Jo!
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Sounds sweet. My grandmother was Gert, mostly Gerty.
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Makes it even sweeter 😍
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Happy anniversary, you two are one of the sweetest couples I know:)
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Well isn’t that the sweetest thing ever!?! Thanks Mary!
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Best, best wishes to you both. I think nicknames are always a sign of a healthy marriage! Gert and Merv, you two are the best.
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What are your nicknames Barbara? 😍. Care to share?
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Wench and Rogue. Rogue evolved from Roger. Wench, I can’t imagine. But there you go! LOL!
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Love it!!
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Oh – I can imagine! LOL!
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Happy anniversary to an amazing couple!!
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We love you “Someone” Oh Rob! 🙂
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congratulations! I love your marriage philosophy! God bless you both💕
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Thank you so much Leslie!
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A very happy belated 33rd anniversary Jodi to you and your husband. Congratulations on making an excellent choice. :O)
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