Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt.
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Who stayed by your side during your hardest time in life?
That would be Yvonne.
We first dated in 1975. But it didn’t last.
In 1978, I was working in a pub whilst on leave. I wanted to earn some extra cash, so that I could buy a car to use while I was at college.
One evening, out of the blue, she came into the pub with her boyfriend. We said hello (I knew the boyfriend), and that was about it.
In 1979, out of the blue, I got a letter from her. She had got my mother to forward it to the ship I was on. By now, I was in a relationship. We corresponded, but never took things any further.
In 1980, my relationship ended, while I was at sea. We were still exchanging letters, so the next time I was on leave, I phoned her. She was studying in Brighton and we decided to meet up.
One thing led to another.
We married in 1982. She has been with me ever since.
She’s accompanied me on voyages around the world.
Given me three wonderful children (and five grandchildren).
We’ve had some good times and some bad times. And some really bad times. Medical, financial and downright weird. Enough for a series of posts. Some of them have made it into my novels.
We’ve got through it all by supporting each other, agreeing to disagree at times, but always being tolerant.
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Darlene Foster
she is obviously your soulmate. not many are that lucky. my hubby Paul has stuck with me through thick and thin as well. 48 years later, and we are still going g strong.
Richard Dee
Congratulations, it’s not always been easy but it’s always been worth it.
Stevie Turner
Yes, it’s all about supporting each other and being tolerant. So many marriages these days end after just a few years.
Richard Dee
It’s a sad fact, people expect everything to be perfect, then life intervenes and you see what you’re made of.
Lela Markham
She sounds like the perfectly imperfect partner for you. And that’s a wonderful thing.
P.J. MacLayne
What a beautiful couple! Being able to disagree without arguing is a skill few manage.
Kelly Williams
Omg, we need to write a screenplay. I fell in love with you guys at your wedding photo. Y’all!! Stahp it! This made my day as a hopeless romantic.
Richard Dee
Thanks for reading. Looking back, I can see that there really was no escape for me. 🙂