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Twenty-Three

October 12, 2021 at 8:27 am by Claudia

23 years.

How lucky I am to have met this man. To have decided – finally – to take a risk and open myself up to the possibility of a healthy relationship. To face all my fears about commitment; feeling smothered by the ‘demands’ of another person, losing my independence, worries that I’d be bored by that person within six months. I’ve never felt smothered. I’ve not lost my independence. And I’ve never been bored by Don Sparks.

He is everything I dreamed of and more.

Thank you, sweetheart, for asking me to marry you. Thank you for everything you are. Thank you for the most joyful and wonderful years of my life. Thank you for 27 years together, 23 of them in official wedded bliss.

Stay safe.

Happy Tuesday.

Filed Under: anniversary, Don 30 Comments

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  1. kaye says

    October 12, 2021 at 9:28 am

    How wonderful! What a beautiful , creative and interesting couple you are!

    Take Care,
    Kaye

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  2. Dawn M Pinnataro says

    October 12, 2021 at 9:32 am

    Congratulations on your wedding anniversary ! May you have many more happy years together.

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  3. Dee+Dee says

    October 12, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Happy Anniversary, Claudia and Don! Here’s to the next 23!

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  4. Tana says

    October 12, 2021 at 10:07 am

    Happy Anniversary!! You two should write a book on how to do a happy marriage! Here’s to many, many more!!!

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  5. Marilyn Schmuker says

    October 12, 2021 at 10:14 am

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don!

    I love that picture. So much joy!

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  6. Connie says

    October 12, 2021 at 10:38 am

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don!

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  7. Donnamae says

    October 12, 2021 at 11:05 am

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don! Wishing you many, many more years of wedded bliss! Enjoy your day! ;)

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  8. April says

    October 12, 2021 at 11:35 am

    Happy anniversary Claudia and Don! Have a wonderful day!

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  9. Cathy S says

    October 12, 2021 at 11:40 am

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don! Cheers to many, many more happy years together. I think that picture tells it all.

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  10. Marion Shaw says

    October 12, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Happy Anniversary!! And to many more! Love the photo-you are both so happy!

    Marion
    Shaw

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  11. Jan says

    October 12, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Happy Anniversary.
    That is the most beautiful photo. The happiness just shines out from both of you.💕💕💕

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  12. Martha says

    October 12, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    Pure joy to see – Happy Anniversary, Claudia and Don!
    XOXO

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  13. Mo Nigro says

    October 12, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Happy Anniversary! You two are so well suited to be together. Like a match made in Heaven.
    PS my hubby and I celebrate 27 years of marriage on 10/22!

    xo Mo

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    • kathy in iowa says

      October 12, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      happy early anniversary and forevermore to you and your husband, mo!

      kathy

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      • Mo Nigro says

        October 13, 2021 at 7:08 am

        Aww thank you Kathy!

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  14. Linda / Ky says

    October 12, 2021 at 1:15 pm

    dear Claudia and Don — Happy Anniversary !! I once was told that the first 50 years are the hardest, lol !! enjoy each and every day w/each other . stay safe/healthy

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  15. Wendy T says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    Happy 23rd to a lovely and loving couple!

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  16. kathy in iowa says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    claudia and don …
    happy anniversary and forevermore!

    kathy in iowa

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  17. Denise says

    October 12, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don!

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  18. Ellen D. says

    October 12, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

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  19. Vicki says

    October 12, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    Congrats on your anniversary!

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  20. Lily says

    October 12, 2021 at 4:50 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Claudia & Don! Here’s to many more happy years together❤️

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  21. Kay+Nickel says

    October 12, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Good for you for waiting for the perfect husband. I wish you both many more years together.

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  22. jeanie says

    October 12, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful event to celebrate. (And I adore the photo!)

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  23. Chris K in WI says

    October 12, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    Happy Anniversary to both of you! And here is to Happily Ever After!! ♡

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  24. Ellen says

    October 12, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    What joy it is to have a partner who, so many years later, continues to thrill you every day! My husband is such a man also and today we celebrated 46 years of a truly amazing marriage. October 12 is a lucky day for all four of us!! Congratulations!

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  25. Sue says

    October 13, 2021 at 1:12 am

    Congratulations! May you have many more Happy Anniversaries.

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  26. Kim in Maryland says

    October 13, 2021 at 1:21 am

    Happy oh so Happy Anniversary!

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  27. Miche says

    October 13, 2021 at 6:16 am

    Congratulations on your anniversary. I hope you have many more wonderful days, months and years together.

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  28. Kimberly Napier says

    October 13, 2021 at 10:57 am

    Happy anniversary. Blessings for many more.
    HUGS
    Kim

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