Wednesday, August 14, 2013

It Began One Day in August 1972

I don't remember the exact day....I wish I did.

But that one day, I met my future husband.  I went home and told my cousin.  I am sure she thought I was crazy....but I knew.

And in September, he FINALLY asked me out.

From that day on, for any reason, for no reason and through out all the years.....he would bring me flowers.

We were in Bible college at the time, so of course, mostly, it would be a single flower.  Many times, they would be on the seat of my car.

My hubby has never been good at waiting with a gift.  He just can't stand it.  So even though our anniversary isn't until Sunday.....

This is the flower he brought me today.....







40 long stem roses.....and arranged!  He rarely does that!  Oh, how do you capture the beauty of 40 roses.....I am so blessed!  God has been so good to me, and many of those times, through the love of my husband.

24 comments:

bj said...

O, sweet Ceekay...these are so very beautiful. Happiest Anniversary.

Adrienne said...

What a sweet story! Your roses are beautiful! What a treasure you two have found in each other!
~Adrienne~

Anonymous said...

Oh so gorgeous! And I love the story of your meeting and his gifts of flowers. Happy Anniversary!

Anonymous said...

O they are just gorgeous!!!

Marissa said...

Happy Anniversary Ceekay!!~ I hope you are blessed with many more..

Short and Sweet said...

CeeKay, God has truly blessed you with a caring, loving and devoted husband. Happy Anniversary. Your flowers are beautiful.
Loretta

Betty Sneeringer said...

You ARE blessed! You have what many of us don't have - a loving husband. Enjoy those beautiful flowers and him!


Betty

Vee said...

My husband is a dear, but I will never receive that kind of a gift. How perfect for a forty year anniversary! (How cool that you knew he was the one!)

Jocelyn said...

What a beautiful post Ceekay. Wishing you and your sweetie a very Happy Anniversary!

Jocelyn @ http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

Ann said...

The flowers are gorgeous and you are a blessed lady. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to you both!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Happy Anniversary, Ceekay! That is a gorgeous arrangement...wow!! I saw what Vee said above and I'd have to say the same about my hubby. He's a good guy, but he'd never do that. Oh well, I'll keep him anyway! Haha! How sweet that you knew he was the one!!

June said...

How wonderful Ceekay! You have got a keeper there--that's for sure. The roses are gorgeous.
It was wonderful for your cousin's daughter to come and visit with her husband and I loved the photos of you all. That t-shirt is so cute!
sending hugs...

Anonymous said...

Oh, how sweet and how beautiful! Your roses are gorgeous and 40! I want to wish you an early Happy Anniversary!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Lori said...

Hqppy Wonderful Flower Giving Early Anniversay!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh the roses are wonderful. Happy Anniversary!!!!. Hugs, Marty

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

You both are blessed to have found each other. What gorgeous roses! Happy Anniversary! laurie

Chatty Crone said...

I wish you a happy - wonderful - terrific anniversary. sandie

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Gorgeous..congrats Ceekay!
Our anniversary was today, so we are close.
Your hubby is a keeper I would say!
Hugs,
Cindy

Finding Grace, Going Mobile said...

Congratulations on 40 years! My husband and I celebrated 40 years together in March. Isn't God good...
Blessings, Theresa @ Finding Grace, Going Mobile

Unknown said...

Gulp! Sniff... sniff. :)
Your killing me. How wonderful.
Happy Anniversary!!!
~Liz

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

Just beautiful! Happy Anniversary Cee-Kay.

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Oh CeeKay, your roses are beautiful. What a lucky woman you are. your husband is so sweet and thoughful. Congratulations to you for 40 years of marriage. I hope you are feeling ok. xo Linda

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Happy Anniversary sweet lady, with those lovely roses! May you be blessed for another 40 years together. Congrats!!! Have a lovely week.
FABBY

must love junk said...

What a sweetheart! So romantic :)
Blessings to you both~
Susan

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