Sunday, July 18, 2004
Wish I had one of those shirts: "I'm blogging this."
Torch a la Slacbac




My dog has to go.....so I am up and waiting for him again.



Yesterday was my fifth wedding anniversary with Charley Brown. Yikes, where did the time go? I swear it was just last summer that we were rushing around trying to get all the details right. And yet, I know we got them as right as they needed to be and our wedding was beautiful. Here's the sudo poem I read to him at our ceremony:




The Man I shall call Husband



The roads leading to you have not always been fair.
Sometimes more heartbreaking than I could endure
and, sometimes filled with laughter and light.

Our pasts shape our souls
and our future is a poem unwritten.

Reflections of my soul-mate consistently
lead to you; a man who is honest, humble, funny and kind.
Someone who treasures the richness of living but magically
charms the hearts of little children.
A man who knows who he is and who he is going to be.
Someone secure enough to abandoned life's seriousness
for joyful, passionate freedom.

Regrets on a wedding day feel passe
however my friend I truly have one...
that our roads did not cross sooner.
With you, the roads ahead are far less daunting.
With you, the cliffs and storms do not loom and frighten me.

Thus, with honor and great pride, you are
the man I shall call husband.

I love you completely,
Christina
July 17, 1999





Can you believe I read that without breaking down into tears? Later on, the next time the dog has to pee, I'll tell you about our anniversary dinner at The Crazy Moose Casino....



(Until I do here's a great journal for the protection of our children...)



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Beautiful poem. Congrats on the Anniversary!! :-) ---Robbie
Comment from krobbie67 - 7/27/04 8:00 PM



Happy Anniversary! Beautiful poem!!

Comment from rrveh1 - 7/25/04 11:56 AM



I'm happy you got to remarry. You've been blessed so much.
Comment from wildflower121764 - 7/19/04 8:57 PM



Happy Anniversary, Christina and Charley! Wishing you at least 50 more... Lisa :-]
Comment from mlraminiak - 7/19/04 6:50 AM



I sure wish I had been able to be with you two at your wedding. But that was right before Mama died so didn't seem possible and now she is gone and I didn't get to see you two married. Oh, well, who said life was "fair"?? Hope you had a wonderful anniversity and have lots more. When are you coming to see your Mom? You can stop in "Georgia on my mind" when you do:)
The poem is beautiful and since I remember 'way back when' in California, I can understand. Charlie is a sweety - be sure and tell him I said so too.
Love you Dear ONe,
Anne
Comment from dallas0406 - 7/18/04 8:54 PM



Neither of my eyes are dry.
Blessings & Congratz on your celebration!
[thanks 4 the torch=bounce]
Comment from slacbacmac - 7/18/04 2:46 PM



Happy Anniversary. What a wonderful poem and I would have broken down in tears. : )
Comment from readmereadyou - 7/18/04 12:08 PM



my goodness, it seems it's been a very long time since i've been over here to visit you. when did you post your picture? and aren't you a cutie! congratulations on two anniversaries, marriage and nonsmoking. two very good things, that should help keep you a cutie and going strong for a good long time! a lovely ode to your Charlie, filled with true love.
thanks for your Wildflower Center comment, just want to let y ou know i put in the second installment, more pictures. you really must get there someday, and yes, it takes an entire day to fully enjoy the place. come early, eat lunch and take a rest in the shade, then keep going.
Comment from marigolds2 - 7/18/04 11:30 AM



Lovely poem, hope you had a very Happy Anniversary.

nettie
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Comment from cneinhorn - 7/18/04 8:10 AM



That is a wonderful Poem! Happy Fifth Anniversary! Yeaaaaa!
{ Hope your dog has to pee more often!}
V
Comment from deabvt - 7/18/04 5:30 AM



Your poem is beautiful! : ) Happy Anniversary!!!
Comment from ann7inflorida - 7/18/04 3:08 AM