We got engaged to be married August 10, 1970 and stayed up all night long talking about our families and our lives together. After hearing about the New York relatives with names like Evakovich and Stajcich, when I called home to say I was getting married my mother asked, “What is his name?” I replied “I can’t remember!” Mind you, Dutina is not exactly a common name, but imagine my mother’s face in Ohio when I called from California.
Someone placed a bet at the wedding that we would never last. We never had the courage to ask my mother-in-law who that was. Guess we might never find out now!
So we will go out for a fancy dinner and remind ourselves of all the joys we have shared over the years. I am still madly in love with this gorgeous man! He is a gift and a monstrous blessing to me. My life with him has been one grateful surprise after another grateful surprise. Oh Lord, You have made my life such a blessing through this holy matrimony.
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Mark10:7-8 NIV
Thank you for saying ‘yes’ and being by my side all these years.
I’m placing a bet that you WILL last.
Mollie & Bob,
Such a wonderful milestone! I celebrate with you for the joy you both bring to my life. Don & I celebrated 20 yr. In April! We’ll not make 52, but I, also am most grateful for the opportunity to be his wife and feel his love make a difference in my life.
Love,
Pat Motley Waggener