44 Years

Posted on February 4, 2016 | 12 Comments

On February 4, 1972 Eddie and I eloped to Sparta, North Carolina.  This morning the love of my life presented me with the following that he handmade and I love it.

He took two single-trees and made a frame for a frame and put in his favorite picture of us together.

He took two single-trees and made a frame for a frame and put in his favorite picture of us together.

Close up view of the art! I just so tickled with it and he has learned that handmade gifts are preferred for this girl!

Close up view of the art! I just so tickled with it and he has learned that handmade gifts are preferred for this girl!

Isn’t it beautiful and the parts came from this farm and are probably over 100 years old because he said that uncle Holl never had horses while he was growing up and helped his uncle on the farm.

For our 45th we’re planning to go back to Sparta for a visit if the weather is good. In 1972 it was snowing and cold and the roads were covered with ice.  We were young and spirited then and a little more level-headed after 44 years.  😉

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12 responses to “44 Years”

  1. countrygirllifeonthefarm | February 5, 2016 at 1:04 pm | Reply

    Thank you all for your comments and good wishes!

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  2. holly24130 | February 5, 2016 at 8:42 am | Reply

    Sweet.

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  3. Ginny | February 4, 2016 at 7:34 pm | Reply

    What a beautifully romantic gift. He’s a keeper. But I guess you already know that. Happy Anniversary!

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  4. Jessica Adam | February 4, 2016 at 4:55 pm | Reply

    I’ve never commented on here, but have to! That is probably the sweetest gift I’ve ever seen. Congratulations on 44 years! 🙂

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    • countrygirllifeonthefarm | February 5, 2016 at 1:13 pm | Reply

      He is a very sweet man and I think I’ll keep him another 44 years! Thanks for stopping by and hope you are enjoying the blog.
      Rita

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      • Jessica Adam | February 5, 2016 at 2:47 pm | Reply

        You’re welcome. I love your blog. I really liked your post about cleaning out the smokehouse. My mom tells me stories of her grandparent’s smokehouse. I remember seeing it when I was little. Fond memories. My parents are just a few years ahead of your anniversary. They’re on 47. My grandparents were married 73 years and 50 years. They set hefty goals! 🙂 Congrats to you!

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  5. Colin | February 4, 2016 at 4:10 pm | Reply

    Enjoy your trek down “romantic memory lane”.
    Colin

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  6. Heather | February 4, 2016 at 4:09 pm | Reply

    Happy Anniversary!! Love you both to the moon and back!!!

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  7. Barbara | February 4, 2016 at 4:06 pm | Reply

    What a beautiful and meaningful gift!

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  8. Vickie | February 4, 2016 at 4:00 pm | Reply

    Congratulations! 44 years is quite an accomplishment! Have a great day you two love-birds!

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