BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement

Subject: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: jeffp
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:30 PM

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.

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From: gnu
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:32 PM

Awwww... ain't love grand. Good on yas and congrats!!!!

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From: kendall
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:35 PM

It's never too late to have a good life. Congrats Mate.

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From: catspaw49
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:36 PM

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

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From: Rowan
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:39 PM

Lovely!!!

All the best.

Cheers, Rowan

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From: Folkiedave
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:40 PM

Lovely story. Congratulations.

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:52 PM

Jeff, that's wonderful! As another survivor who has found true love again, blessings and joyful congratulations!

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: maeve
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:54 PM

Warmest congratulations to you and your new bride and family. May you happiness grow ever deeper.
maeve

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From: maire-aine
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:03 PM

How wonderful for you both! Wishing you a long, happy life together.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: frogprince
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:09 PM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:11 PM

I'm so pleased for you I'm just about busting a gut. Well done!!!

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: Amos
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:15 PM

A grand story, and here's to it being a long and happy one for both you and Annette.


A

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From: bobad
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:46 PM

Congratulations Jeff.

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From: bbc
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:55 PM

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

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:58 PM

Be happy forever.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 11:09 PM

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?:-)

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From: Janie
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 11:24 PM

Thanks so much for sharing your glad tidings, Jeff.

Best wishes as well as best regards to you and Annette.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: Alice
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 12:23 AM

What a sweet story!
Congratulations!

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: KT
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 12:39 AM

What a wonderful story, Jeff! Heartiest congrats to you and Annette!

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 03:06 AM

A wonderful story to start the day, warm and fuzzy... Many congratulations and good luck for the future!

LTS

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From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 03:20 AM

How wonderful! Sending you congratulations and many happy years together!!

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 03:55 AM

Wonderful! What a lovely story and a great happy ever after.

Congratulations to you both.

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From: Morticia
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 04:06 AM

thrilled to bits for you both, well done!

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From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 05:40 AM

Congratuklations and All the Best for the future

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 06:07 AM

adding my congratulations to the list!

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: GUEST,suzi
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 08:25 AM

Congratulations from me too.... how wonderful. sooz. x

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: SussexCarole
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 10:19 AM

Congratulations and best wishes for the future

Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 10:36 AM

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story, Jeff! Congratulations!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: MMario
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 12:32 PM

Congratulations!

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From: ClaireBear
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 01:13 PM

WOnderful to hear! Heartiest congratulations to Jeff, Annette, and new-formed family.

ClaireBear

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 01:18 PM

What wonderful news. I am so happy for you Jeff.

"For a cloudy morning brings forth a brighter day"

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 01:44 PM

What a lovely story. Best wishes to you both and Happy Sweet Sixteen to the twins.

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: open mike
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 03:41 PM

thanks for sharing your joy!
blessings on your union...

Laurel

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: alanabit
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 03:45 PM

Congratulations. Many happy years to both of you.

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From: Mrrzy
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 04:47 PM

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!

Subject: RE: BS: Good News--Wedding Announcement
From: GUEST,Mr Red
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 08:56 AM

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.