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Ed_L · #1 12-28-2002, 08:01 AM

Today, I celebrate 45 years of marriage to a great gal. We've been together since she was 16, and we married just after her 18th birthday. Our first born came when she was 20, and we wound up with 5 boys and 4 girls. I was a very lucky guy when I landed this one. When we got married, one of her aunts gave us 6 months.

Ed

dcarr · #2 12-28-2002, 08:10 AM

What a great day for you Ed. You must be two wonderful people. My parents would have been married 45 years this year as well. They too, had been together as teens and defied all criticism. I wish you both the best for today and as you head to 2 new years.
Debbie

CJ Swartz · #3 12-28-2002, 08:28 AM

Congratulations, Ed and Carole!

45 years and nine children sounds like you two have faced many challenges together -- most folks would have "cut and run" long before this (divorce rate is well over 50%). It's good to hear a very nice man celebrate his long time committment to a very nice lady -- it sounds like you are BOTH lucky (and smart and loving -- it takes much more than luck to be happily married after 45 years).

Ed & Carole -- photo retouch challenge

Bob Walden · #4 12-28-2002, 08:29 AM

Congradulations Ed!! It ain't easy. I know. We are at 34-35 years I think. They have just zipped by. My son will be married in June. They are very compatable and get along great but in our society everything is disposable including marrage. It's scarry. Myself I could not even consider anyone else but Ruth.

Bob

chris h · #5 12-28-2002, 10:10 AM

Congratulations Ed,

My parents celebrated 60 years (Sapphire?) this week so seemed to have stuck it out, my father told me the first year was all sex the next 59 arguing!!

platscha@cs.com · #6 12-28-2002, 10:29 AM

How nice and proud you are of your wife, that is really wonderful, you are truly a lucky and blessed man.

G. Couch · #7 12-28-2002, 12:52 PM

Congrats Ed! 45 years and 9 kids is something to be proud about...how has she put up with you for so long?!

pjb · #8 12-28-2002, 01:31 PM

This is so wonderful 45 years and still in love with each other. There isn't to many like you two. Congratulations.

Sanda · #9 12-28-2002, 01:34 PM

Congratulations, it sounds like you've had a wonderful married life so far and will continue to do so for many more years. Well done.

Ed_L · #10 12-28-2002, 02:21 PM

Wow! Thank you very much. When we reach 50, I'll tell you how we made it that long.

Ed

chris h · #11 12-28-2002, 02:24 PM

Greg,

I was wondering that myself!!!

Ed_L · #12 12-28-2002, 06:24 PM

I'll admit that there have been times she thought I was her worst enemy. But deep down, she knew I was her best friend.

Ed

DJ Dubovsky · #13 12-28-2002, 10:48 PM

Happy anniversary Ed. Not too much longer and you'll be going for the gold.

It's always nice to see a marriage that's weathered the years and still going. Give our congrats to Carole too.
DJ

Ed_L · #14 12-29-2002, 03:19 AM

Thanks Deb. I'll do just that.

Ed

d_kendal · #15 12-29-2002, 11:48 AM

Oops! I missed this thread yesterday, but a belated happy anniversary Ed!! these days especially, that's a long time to have held a marriage together, so Congrats to both of you!

- David