18 Nov 09 - 07:30 PM (#2768838) Subject: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: jeffp I fondly remember how Catters joined in to support me 3+ years ago when my wife passed away from cancer. It gives me great pleasure to share with you the news of my marriage to a very wonderful, beautiful woman. We met at a support group for widowed persons and I was on my first visit. I was introducing myself to the group and telling my story when I began to cry. She found some tissues and brought them to me. As I reached for one, our eyes met and my fate was sealed. It may not have been love at first sight, but it was damn close to it. It's been a very nice courtship, culminating in an incredible wedding. All my men were in kilts. Mine was the family tartan, MacNaughton. My sister played harp, wearing her sash. The vows were Scottish and Irish, reflecting my heritage. At the end, my mother, sashed as well, was escorted up by a friend, also a MacNaughton, to present the sash to Annette. Then we were led out by a piper who also plays bass in the Irish band that played for the reception. In keeping with Annette's Italian heritage, the food was Italian and plentiful. I am now the proud stepfather of three beautiful young ladies, two of whom have their sweet 16 party on Friday. That's right, twins. I'm shopping for the shotgun. The other one is already married to a very good guy. |
18 Nov 09 - 07:32 PM (#2768844) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: gnu Awwww... ain't love grand. Good on yas and congrats!!!! |
18 Nov 09 - 07:35 PM (#2768848) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: kendall It's never too late to have a good life. Congrats Mate. |
18 Nov 09 - 07:36 PM (#2768850) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: catspaw49 Just great Jeff!!!! No words are enough to say how happy I am for you.....and give her my sympathies as she will need them after marrying YOU!!!(;<)) Really old friend, I just can't say enough. This is great news. You deserve all the happiness you now feel and may the future be even better! Pat |
18 Nov 09 - 07:39 PM (#2768851) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Rowan Lovely!!! All the best. Cheers, Rowan |
18 Nov 09 - 07:40 PM (#2768852) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Folkiedave Lovely story. Congratulations. |
18 Nov 09 - 07:52 PM (#2768860) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Jeff, that's wonderful! As another survivor who has found true love again, blessings and joyful congratulations! |
18 Nov 09 - 07:54 PM (#2768861) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: maeve Warmest congratulations to you and your new bride and family. May you happiness grow ever deeper. maeve |
18 Nov 09 - 08:03 PM (#2768867) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: maire-aine How wonderful for you both! Wishing you a long, happy life together. Maryanne |
18 Nov 09 - 08:09 PM (#2768868) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: frogprince I'm afraid that if I had shown up for the wedding in a plaid skirt, there might not have been a wedding...: ) Congratulations, and many good years to come. |
18 Nov 09 - 08:11 PM (#2768870) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: wysiwyg I'm so pleased for you I'm just about busting a gut. Well done!!! ~S~ |
18 Nov 09 - 08:15 PM (#2768873) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Amos A grand story, and here's to it being a long and happy one for both you and Annette. A |
18 Nov 09 - 08:46 PM (#2768885) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: bobad Congratulations Jeff. |
18 Nov 09 - 08:55 PM (#2768890) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: bbc Oh, Jeff. I'm so glad I happened by to see this news! All happiness to you, my friend, & to your new wife & family! best, Barbara |
18 Nov 09 - 08:58 PM (#2768896) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: SINSULL Be happy forever. Mary |
18 Nov 09 - 11:09 PM (#2768926) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: katlaughing Congratulations!! That is so wonderful and it sounds as though it was really a fun and lovely wedding. You and Animaterra and others are constant sources of inspiration and hope should one ever find themselves in similar sad situations (I mean prior to present bliss, of course!) Thanks for that. May you have many, many years of unending happiness and so much fun raising twin teens!**bg** luvyakat (Oh, I hope you've explained this nuthouse to her?:-) |
18 Nov 09 - 11:24 PM (#2768933) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Janie Thanks so much for sharing your glad tidings, Jeff. Best wishes as well as best regards to you and Annette. Janie |
19 Nov 09 - 12:23 AM (#2768955) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Alice What a sweet story! Congratulations! |
19 Nov 09 - 12:39 AM (#2768958) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: KT What a wonderful story, Jeff! Heartiest congrats to you and Annette! |
19 Nov 09 - 03:06 AM (#2768986) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Liz the Squeak A wonderful story to start the day, warm and fuzzy... Many congratulations and good luck for the future! LTS |
19 Nov 09 - 03:20 AM (#2768987) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: My guru always said How wonderful! Sending you congratulations and many happy years together!! |
19 Nov 09 - 03:55 AM (#2769004) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Catherine Jayne Wonderful! What a lovely story and a great happy ever after. Congratulations to you both. |
19 Nov 09 - 04:06 AM (#2769008) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Morticia thrilled to bits for you both, well done! |
19 Nov 09 - 05:40 AM (#2769036) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Leadfingers Congratuklations and All the Best for the future |
19 Nov 09 - 06:07 AM (#2769055) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Sandra in Sydney adding my congratulations to the list! |
19 Nov 09 - 08:25 AM (#2769131) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: GUEST,suzi Congratulations from me too.... how wonderful. sooz. x |
19 Nov 09 - 10:19 AM (#2769180) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: SussexCarole Congratulations and best wishes for the future Carole & Andrew |
19 Nov 09 - 10:36 AM (#2769192) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Stilly River Sage Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story, Jeff! Congratulations! SRS |
19 Nov 09 - 12:32 PM (#2769268) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: MMario Congratulations! |
19 Nov 09 - 01:13 PM (#2769300) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: ClaireBear WOnderful to hear! Heartiest congratulations to Jeff, Annette, and new-formed family. ClaireBear |
19 Nov 09 - 01:18 PM (#2769307) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: jacqui.c What wonderful news. I am so happy for you Jeff. "For a cloudy morning brings forth a brighter day" |
19 Nov 09 - 01:44 PM (#2769318) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: VirginiaTam What a lovely story. Best wishes to you both and Happy Sweet Sixteen to the twins. |
19 Nov 09 - 03:41 PM (#2769381) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: open mike thanks for sharing your joy! blessings on your union... Laurel |
19 Nov 09 - 03:45 PM (#2769386) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: alanabit Congratulations. Many happy years to both of you. |
19 Nov 09 - 04:47 PM (#2769413) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: Mrrzy Marvy news! We'll have to get your twin girls together with my twin boys, they are at about the right age, all 4 of them! |
20 Nov 09 - 08:56 AM (#2769769) Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement From: GUEST,Mr Red Plaid-out well then? As the Queen Mum said on bereavement - "it doesn't get any better - you get better at it". Though having been brought-up by a widdowed mother I can agree that having someone to share the situation is tremendous help. |