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Twenty-Four

October 12, 2022 at 8:15 am by Claudia

24 years ago, we took this little carriage ride, as we had just been married. (My brother-in-law surprised us with this gift.)

Yay for us! I’m so proud of our marriage. As you know, it isn’t always easy. We’ve been through a lot together and all of it – good and bad – has made us stronger.

I was afraid of marriage and Don had been married before. So neither of us had a good track record. Somehow, it worked and keeps on working and I cannot imagine what my life would have been like if I had not met Don. I’m profoundly grateful for the presence of this incredible person in my life.

You’ve heard it all before in the years I’ve been writing this blog.

Life with Don is a glorious adventure. I never take it for granted.

Here’s to many more years of wedded bliss.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

 

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  1. kathy in iowa says

    October 12, 2022 at 8:34 am

    happy 24th anniversary and evermore, dear claudia and don!

    hope you spend this extra-special day exactly as you want.

    kathy

    ps … lovely photo!

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  2. Tana says

    October 12, 2022 at 8:54 am

    Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple. Here’s to many, many more to come!

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  3. Ellen D. says

    October 12, 2022 at 8:54 am

    Happy Anniversary, Claudia and Don! Wishing you continuing happiness!

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  4. Dawn Marie Pinnataro says

    October 12, 2022 at 9:19 am

    Oh, what a lovely picture! Happy 24th Anniversary, Claudia and Don. Wishing you both many more happy years to come! All the best !!!

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  5. jeanie says

    October 12, 2022 at 9:23 am

    Happiest of Anniversaries, Claudia. Anything worth having is worth working for and at — and you two are proof. I send you all joy on this day and wishes for many more lovely years together.

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  6. kaye says

    October 12, 2022 at 9:29 am

    How wonderful! You are a beautiful couple. I think your respective creativity keeps you a strong and loving couple.

    Take Care,
    Kaye

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  7. brendab says

    October 12, 2022 at 9:52 am

    Love the picture. Happy 24th…Have a fantastic day being together…you are an amazing couple. Blessings and prayers.

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  8. Betsy B says

    October 12, 2022 at 9:58 am

    Happy anniversary! Enjoy your special day; its a beautiful one!

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  9. carol o'connell says

    October 12, 2022 at 10:41 am

    Happy Anniversary! Wishing you many more years of happiness.

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  10. Elaine in Toronto says

    October 12, 2022 at 10:52 am

    Congratulations! That’s a lovely ❤️milestone you and Don have reached together. The traditional 24th anniversary gift is an opal. My husband and I were surprised by a carriage ride after our wedding ceremony. It was a gift from my husband’s sister. They don’t allow horse-drawn carriages in Toronto any more. Enjoy your day. Make good memories. The girls will be celebrating, too. Hugs, Elaine

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  11. Marilyn Schmuker says

    October 12, 2022 at 10:57 am

    Happy Anniversary to you both!
    May you be blessed with many more years together.

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  12. Lynda says

    October 12, 2022 at 11:07 am

    Great picture. Happy Anniversary, Claudia and Don!

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  13. Cathy S says

    October 12, 2022 at 11:27 am

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don! I love this picture of the two of you and I wish you and Don many, many more happy years together.

    It’s sad that Nevada City no longer has those horse drawn carriage rides, but we have many fond memories of rides with our family in them, too!

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  14. Donnamae says

    October 12, 2022 at 11:40 am

    Happy Anniversary! Wishing you two many more years of togetherness….great pic of the two of you! ;)

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  15. Amy says

    October 12, 2022 at 12:07 pm

    Happy Anniversary!
    Wishing you many, many more joyful, loving years together!!!

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  16. Carol says

    October 12, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    That’s a great picture! Happy Anniversary!

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  17. Denise S says

    October 12, 2022 at 12:47 pm

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don! May you be blessed with many more years to come!

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  18. Melanie M says

    October 12, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    Wishing a wonderful Anniversary to a special couple!

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  19. Judy says

    October 12, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Happy anniversary you two!

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  20. Chris K in WI says

    October 12, 2022 at 2:52 pm

    Happy, happy Anniversary!!!Here is to many more ahead. ♡

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  21. Linda MacKean says

    October 12, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

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  22. Denise says

    October 12, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    Congratulations and happy anniversary! As you say, it’s not easy, and there are some rough times now and then, but having and being a supportive spouse is an immeasurable gift.

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  23. Dee+Dee says

    October 12, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Claudia and Don! All the best to both of you!

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  24. Roxie says

    October 12, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    So darn cute! Happy anniversary!

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  25. Cheryl says

    October 12, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

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  26. ellen says

    October 13, 2022 at 7:03 am

    We share an anniversary! Congratulations on 24 years – we celebrated 47 years. Isn’t it wonderful to be married to kind, generous, thoughtful human beings! You are right, the good and bad times just make us stronger together! Happy first day of your 25th year!

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  27. Martha in Santa Fe says

    October 13, 2022 at 9:36 am

    Happy Anniversary to you both! Such a charming photo of you two! So special. Quite right you are, both the good times and the rough patches help to bind. Both a giving and a forgiving heart. Or maybe, for me, forgetfulness. ;-)

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  28. NYCgirl says

    October 13, 2022 at 9:46 am

    Oh, love this pic!
    Happy 24th wedding anniversary to you both :)
    Maybe you can sit on the porch together and watch the crazy storms which are predicted? Whatever you decide to do, maybe just being cozy inside your own nest, will be the right thing.
    Xo

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