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Wini Moranville's avatar

Happy Anniversary! To think I first met you (in 1991) you were almost newlyweds! I love this piece.

And this:

“Hey, we got money in our pockets and we speak the language.”

I must remember this next time I get lost!!!

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Theresa's avatar

Tearing up. I love your love for each other. And the laughter.

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Mary Cantrell's avatar

Happy anniversary! 35 years of marriage and gratitude here, too. Maybe there's something about Ames, IA? :)

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Wonderful memories! Thanks for sharing, and congratulations!

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Jane Jorgensen's avatar

Love your “realness”!

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Virginia Traxler's avatar

Happy Anniversary from another lucky lucky woman. I love your story.

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Connie Biechler's avatar

Happy Anniversary to you two.

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barbara goodman-fischtrom's avatar

So sweet and thanks for sharing!!!

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Debra Engle's avatar

Happy Anniversary! Thank you for letting us eavesdrop on such a sweet conversation!

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Happy Anniversary 🥂!

Thanks for the smiles.

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Sari Fordham's avatar

This is very sweet. Happy Anniversary!

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Cynthia Paschen's avatar

Happy Anniversary.

Joe, I also get criticism for driving too slow.

I always tell John; Do I Get you there in ONE PIECE?

We've been married 43 years this fall.

That's a long time.

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