We were married October 12, 1985, in the Catholic church. It was a simple ceremony and reception with only our family an a few friends. Our life was "dreamlike" to me! From his remodeling of our first home in Crestwood, to his restoring of our 1872 home in Thawville. He made things happen! I learned so much from my partner. I had never had the opportunity or knowledge to learn to garden. We had a lovely garden and I began to relax and enjoy life. He also helped me to be closer to Our Lord and to practice the Catholic faith!.
After we retired in 1994, we began to travel and bought a small trailer home in Southern California, where my dear sister, Evey lived. Evey and I hadn't been together in many years, and that chance also made a great change for the better in my life. One of the most important things to me was that Bob loved and treasured my children and grandchildren! He never denied me anything that I wanted to do for -or with, my children. Miracle of all, he wasn' t jealous of me in anyway. I could do as I pleased, and when I pleased! Trust and respect is everything, I've learned!
We traveled every year after retirement to California ,for 6 months of the year. Where we had many friends and good times- even learning to square dance.! We loved it.! Each year we enjoyed the trips back and forth camping, and seeing and learning about all the wonderful sights in the United States and beyond. We even went to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico!. We have been to almost every National Park in the U.S.! We have camped, climbed mountains, wild water rafted and house boated and had a great time in almost every State. We eventually bought a Motor home- all of this on a very small income. I would never attempted it or even dreamed of it, if it hadn't been for my Bob; and his constant encouragement and determination that we could do it, no matter how old or short of cash we were.
Some of the very, special times we had were bringing some of the grandchildren along with us to California. Being Grampa, was one of his favorite things! He was most happy when he could teach and share with them, what we had seen, especially out west. He was always - even when he was sick and dying, giving me advice on what we could try to do, for their education and welfare. Our only regret was that we didn't live long enough to bring ALL OF THE GRANDCHILDREN (16 OF THEM)) with us
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I learned so much from my sweetheart and partner! Gardening became very special to me. I had never had the encouragement or opportunity to do it, before our marriage He taught me to relax and enjoy it and our gardens at our home in Thawville were spectacular! One of his favorite expressions was "stop and smell the roses"! However, most importantly; he helped me get closer to Our Lord and the Catholic faith. After my Jimmy had died in 1972- I made many, many attempts to feel that closeness but failed to feel good about myself . I now know that - I am His child and he loves me unconditionally!!.
Through all of this , he gave God the credit and humbly thanked ME for being his partner and "his bride"! He often introduced me as his bride; -even after our marriage of 25 years! Yes, I loved him and I continue to thank God for this second chance at love.
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