Dad 4 Boys Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Good Morning All, Although my username is Dad 4 Boys, it would more appropriate for it to be “Mr. Chelle in MOâ€. As of today, 11/12/08, she and I have been married 20 wonderful years. As such, I wanted to express my love for her in this public forum and list 20 things that I cherish from our years together. I know she hangs out here, so here goes in no particular order. Running through the rain to her front door for our first “date†even though I almost broke my neck. The long telephone conversations and the high phone bills while she was still in Missouri and I was in California. Cola Icees and Milk Duds at the 7-11 across from our apartment in Atwater, CA when we were stationed at Castle AFB. We were so poor we could barely afford even this. All you can eat night at Sizzler even though we really couldn’t afford it. Cambria by the sea. Driving straight through from Castle AFB to Oklahoma City without stopping for rest. Buying our first new car right before our wedding and driving separately through a blizzard to Minot AFB, ND the next week. What more could a man offer a woman for a honeymoon. Travelling the vast open areas of North Dakota every weekend of the summer to find a good farm auction. 26 inches of snow and 38 below. Sticking with me through my post Air Force career “transition†and following me to the south to begin my new career. So many new addresses in so few years. Convincing me that we needed to have children. What was I thinking? Taking care of our first-born while I was at the golf course watching The Masters. Stepping in without hesitation to rescue a little boy who really needed a mom. Raising and teaching 4 young men to be true sons of God. Encouraging me to find the right path and helping me set my compass when it goes astray. Putting up with and caring for the “Old Man†Enduring baseball seasons that seem to go on forever. Being caring, kind and generous to those around you. Being my partner, lover and best friend. M, Although I don’t always show or say it, I love you so very much. Thank you for the past 20 plus years. They’ve gone by so fast. You are a wonderful woman, wife, mother and friend. I’m looking forward to many more. KK Psalm 118:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Bumping this up--hoping someone will share this sweet sentiment with me! I didn't see this post all day. He just came home and had to show it to me. Guess I don't spend too much time here, after all! Happy anniversary to us! Isn't he the BEST??? Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Bumping this up--hoping someone will share this sweet sentiment with me! I didn't see this post all day. He just came home and had to show it to me. Guess I don't spend too much time here, after all! Happy anniversary to us! Isn't he the BEST??? Chelle He's a keeper, Chelle! Happy Anniversary to both of you :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 :party: Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Chelle in MO! What a lovely post. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Gave me chills! It's nice to hear the lovely things people have to say about each other. Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us about the special woman in your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your wife! I wish I could meet you both IRL! Happy Anniversary to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philothea Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How wonderful. Wishing you another great 20 years and beyond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLHCO Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 :crying: That's just :crying: soooo :crying: beautiful! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 That is the most sweetest thing. :) Congratulations Chelle, 20 years is something to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wow! What a dear! Happy anniversary to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How very sweet! Happy anniversary to you both. May the next twenty be even better than the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Good Morning All, Although my username is Dad 4 Boys, it would more appropriate for it to be “Mr. Chelle in MOâ€. As of today, 11/12/08, she and I have been married 20 wonderful years. As such, I wanted to express my love for her in this public forum and list 20 things that I cherish from our years together. I know she hangs out here, so here goes in no particular order. Running through the rain to her front door for our first “date†even though I almost broke my neck. The long telephone conversations and the high phone bills while she was still in Missouri and I was in California. Cola Icees and Milk Duds at the 7-11 across from our apartment in Atwater, CA when we were stationed at Castle AFB. We were so poor we could barely afford even this. All you can eat night at Sizzler even though we really couldn’t afford it. Cambria by the sea. Driving straight through from Castle AFB to Oklahoma City without stopping for rest. Buying our first new car right before our wedding and driving separately through a blizzard to Minot AFB, ND the next week. What more could a man offer a woman for a honeymoon. Travelling the vast open areas of North Dakota every weekend of the summer to find a good farm auction. 26 inches of snow and 38 below. Sticking with me through my post Air Force career “transition†and following me to the south to begin my new career. So many new addresses in so few years. Convincing me that we needed to have children. What was I thinking? Taking care of our first-born while I was at the golf course watching The Masters. Stepping in without hesitation to rescue a little boy who really needed a mom. Raising and teaching 4 young men to be true sons of God. Encouraging me to find the right path and helping me set my compass when it goes astray. Putting up with and caring for the “Old Man†Enduring baseball seasons that seem to go on forever. Being caring, kind and generous to those around you. Being my partner, lover and best friend. M, Although I don’t always show or say it, I love you so very much. Thank you for the past 20 plus years. They’ve gone by so fast. You are a wonderful woman, wife, mother and friend. I’m looking forward to many more. KK Psalm 118:24 This was awesome! Happy Anniversary guys! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Very sweet! Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 That is one of the sweetest things I have ever seen! Happy Anniversary to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Happy Anniversary! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 That is so sweet! Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Awwww!! What a sweet, sweet thing to do! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Awww! Happy anniversary you two lovebirds!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yeah!!! :hurray::hurray: That is sooo awesome! Congratulations Chelle! I just saw this for the first time. What a sweetie you are married to and smart too, to realize just what a catch he has! Blessings, Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thank you, thank you, thank you EVERYONE!!! I wish I could respond to each one of you personally, but this post will have to do. I appreciate that you took time to celebrate with us. You wouldn't know he had it in him if you met him in person. That's probably why it's even more special--it's not common. Thanks again, Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 That, my dears, is one of the sweetest love letters I've ever read. You are setting an example for your boys that will reap rewards for many generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Congrats on the first 20 yrs to both of you! Chelle, you are one lucky lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIY-DY Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wow, what a beautiful surprise! Happiest of Anniversaries, you guys! May the next 20 offer even more incredible memories to add to the list of things to love. ~Dy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad 4 Boys Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Chelle and Mo and I are sitting here on the couch each with a laptop on our legs reading WTM. To top it off, it's now our 22nd anniversary. That's true love. In the past two years, she's become a better wife, mother and friend. I love her even more now than I did back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Chelle and Mo and I are sitting here on the couch each with a laptop on our legs reading WTM. To top it off, it's now our 22nd anniversary. That's true love. In the past two years, she's become a better wife, mother and friend. I love her even more now than I did back then. I just now saw this...thanks, Babe! Love ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 So sweet! Happy Anniversary to Chelle & Mr. Chelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarolineUK Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Happy Anniversary! You're a lovely couple. Though now I'm a bit annoyed 'cos I've got mascara stains running down my cheeks and I was just about to go out :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 So sweet! Happy Anniversary to Chelle & Mr. Chelle! Happy Anniversary! You're a lovely couple. Though now I'm a bit annoyed 'cos I've got mascara stains running down my cheeks and I was just about to go out :D. Thanks, you two! So nice of you! He's a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Bumping for the memories! Today marks 24 years of marriage! I happened to think of this thread a few minutes ago and thought I'd share again how blessed we are to have each other through the highs and lows of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Happy anniversary Chelle and Dad 4 boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 How sweet! Happy Anniversary! We just hit 31 years. It is surreal. I don't feel old enough to have been married that long. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks, all! Tammy, you aren't that old and I'm not, either! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We've come to the end of the day on anniversary #25...still going strong!! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Happy Anniversary Chelle and Dad 4 Boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Happy Anniversary-again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Happy anniversary. The day is special too 11/12/13. Hope you had a great day celebrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Happy Anniversary Chelle and Dad 4 Boys! Happy Anniversary-again! Happy anniversary. The day is special too 11/12/13. Hope you had a great day celebrating Thanks! I can't believe it's been 5 years since dh started this thread! It made me smile to read it again. And yes, the special date is really cool, too! Dh brought me beautiful roses from Aldi, and we had company here for dinner--my parents, one sister and dbil, plus an out-of-state sister whom dh picked up at the airport on his way home from work. It was great family time. And last weekend, we got to have a 24-hr date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thanks! I can't believe it's been 5 years since dh started this thread! It made me smile to read it again. And yes, the special date is really cool, too! Dh brought me beautiful roses from Aldi, and we had company here for dinner--my parents, one sister and dbil, plus an out-of-state sister whom dh picked up at the airport on his way home from work. It was great family time. And last weekend, we got to have a 24-hr date! What a beautiful thread! Happy anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thanks, Erin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Happy Belated! What is it with moving to Minot AFB in a blizzard, I wonder? We just did that a couple years ago, in separate vehicles, too. :) The following winter when we left there was no snow, at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Happy Belated! What is it with moving to Minot AFB in a blizzard, I wonder? We just did that a couple years ago, in separate vehicles, too. :) The following winter when we left there was no snow, at all. Thank you! Too funny that you did the same thing regarding moving to Minot! It was quite an experience, I'm sure! I left in the month of June, just to be on the safe side. ;) Congratulations! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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