by Dena Straughn
Member since:
August 12, 2007

25th Wedding Anniversary

December 15, 2007 02:32 AM EST (Updated: December 15, 2007 02:33 AM EST)
views: 174 | rating: 10/10 (67 votes) | comments: 83

I have been married to my best friend and love for 25 years.  I am a very happy woman and have enough sense to count my blessings.  Kenny has a pulmonary disease and his lung capacity is only at 50 percent.  We may not have many more years together.  I intend on loving and living fully while I can.  Tomorrow our children are throwing us an intimate family celebration.  I am really looking forward to being with those I love the most in the world.  Please pray for our family.

 Just as a side note, I know that I am behind on catching up on my comments.  I really do try to return them all.  With Christmas preparation, shopping and baking, and with our anniversary celebration, I know it will take even longer to get to them all.  I will try to comment back as soon as I can.  If there is something you want me to read that is "time relevant," please email me with that in the subject line.

 God bless you all.  Happy holidays.  Be safe and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 
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Comments: 83

Alison H. Dec 15, 2007, 2:37am EST
You're in my prayers. Have a wonderful day!
Steph-in-NE ..... Dec 15, 2007, 2:38am EST
so cool,,, My daughter turn 21 on the same weekend,, and by the way you dont look that old,,,,
Lydia aka Freedom's Daughter Dec 15, 2007, 2:44am EST
God bless and Happy Anniversary Dena, the photos are beautiful. What a cute couple you two were and are:)
Heather C. Dec 15, 2007, 2:47am EST
Happy 25th Anniversary! I hope you have another 25 to celebrate together! Miracles can happen!
Congratulations, as always, and may God richly bless the time you both can share together. I'll be praying for you.

Ernie
Nancy O. Dec 15, 2007, 3:07am EST
Enjoy your aniversary don't worry about making comments untl you have time...
Nancy O. Dec 15, 2007, 3:08am EST
very cute pictures - they are capturing a feeling and time - nice ones !!
Janet "Jax" B. Dec 15, 2007, 3:19am EST
Congrats. on making it 25 years...and I hope you have 25 more.
Shaunee C. Dec 15, 2007, 3:23am EST
Sounds wonderful congradultions to you both
lynn a. Dec 15, 2007, 3:27am EST
Congratulations on your anniversary, Dena. I hope it is wonderful and you all have a very whopping good time. Don't worry about comments for me. Enjoy your anniversary and the time with your family and the holidays. Then you can tell us all about it when life settles down. But it sounds like this is the time to have fun, and I hope you do.
Rebekka S. Dec 15, 2007, 3:28am EST
Happy 25th!!!!! ((((HUGS))))
Michelle C. Dec 15, 2007, 3:28am EST
Aww... I wish I was that happy... 10~
Birdee F. Dec 15, 2007, 3:41am EST
AWESOME! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! That second picture really made me smile! ;o) You two are soooooo cute!
Birdee F. Dec 15, 2007, 3:42am EST
I am soooooooooooooooo behind on my commenting & my excuse it kids, Christmas baking, etc... ;o)
Bethany C. Dec 15, 2007, 3:52am EST
Happy, happy anniversary! Congratulations! The two of you have had the patience and courage to live with another human being all this time without giving up! That is a major accomplishment, and such a blessing. Hope you both have many, many more happy years together.
tammy b. Dec 15, 2007, 4:48am EST
Congratulations, My prayers with you and your family. Merry Christmas
Gordon Hamilton Dec 15, 2007, 4:57am EST
Dena, very many congratulations to you both. It is always good to hear of such loyalty and love in relationships in these times full of anything but and I send you my best wishes for a great many more years together. I have learned from painful experience (believe me!) that we can never, ever be certain as to what the future holds for us and sometimes when we believe hope is fading or gone, God shines his light on us in a wholly unexpected way. I hope your husband keeps well and that something can be found to help him. Keep the faith!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Dec 15, 2007, 6:43am EST
Happy Anniversary! Have a great weekend and enjoy your party!
Marianne R. Dec 15, 2007, 8:05am EST
Happy Anniversary! Hope you have a fun time at the party :)
Rita R. Dec 15, 2007, 8:12am EST
Congratulations, Dena!

During this Christmas season, the greatest gifts we can give our loved ones are our time, our love and our patience. Sounds like you and hubby have given and received those most precious gifts many times... may God continue to bless you so that you are able to exchange those gifts of self for many years to come!

Happy anniversary and Merry Christmas!

Rita
Buzz B. Dec 15, 2007, 9:34am EST
Dena, Congratulations on the 25th. anniversary. Sorry, for all the health problems in your family. My Prayers and hopes go out to your family on this holiday season.
brenda c. Dec 15, 2007, 9:43am EST
congratulations Dena, and I wish you 25 more blessed years.
Larry H. Dec 15, 2007, 9:45am EST
Congradulations Dena and I wish you many more too come.
ann c. Dec 15, 2007, 10:16am EST
Dena, congratulations to both of you. Thank you for commenting on my articles/images. Have a geat anniversary and Merry Christmas to you and all of your family!
Apryl Just Apryl Dec 15, 2007, 11:00am EST
Happy Anniversary, Dena!!!
Col. George W. Dec 15, 2007, 11:19am EST
Dena, Happy anniversary to both of you. Silver wedding anniversary WOW. I would not worry too much about the COPD and 50%. I'm at 40% and still kicking. Have been for close to 10 years. Make very sure you both get your phenomia shots.
Kimberly Ripley Dec 15, 2007, 11:59am EST
God bless you and your wonderful husband, Dena! May you all enjoy the many blessings of your 25th anniversary!
Marianne M. Dec 15, 2007, 12:00pm EST
Hi Dena and Happy Anniversary!
Twenty-five years is a milestone to celebrate. I loved seeing your photos. You have a beautiful family. Best wishes and please don't worry about your comments!!!!
Angie O. Dec 15, 2007, 1:08pm EST
Happy Anniversary Dena and Kenny; I also have decreased lung capacity (due to a different reason) so I know what a struggle that is. Hope you have many wonderful days ahead. Have a happy holiday. Nice pics.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 15, 2007, 1:14pm EST
Congratulations Dena and Kenny..wow...what a great day...must be very busy..
Jerri H. Dec 15, 2007, 1:24pm EST
Congrats, happy anniversary, and our wishes for as much time as possible with your hubby~~
Todd .. Dec 15, 2007, 1:59pm EST
Congratulation. May your married years just get better and better! :)
Jim W. Dec 15, 2007, 3:21pm EST
Happy 25th, Dena! That is indeed a milestone for any couple!
Marian L Dec 15, 2007, 4:03pm EST
Congratulations. I wish you many more years of happiness.
Heather W. Dec 15, 2007, 4:07pm EST
Happy Anniversary! I will pray for your husband.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Dec 15, 2007, 4:42pm EST
What a small world! Hubby and I just celebrated OUR 25th in July!!

Happy Anniversary! :o)
Sandy F. Dec 15, 2007, 6:28pm EST
Happy Anniversary and many more. Love heals.
CyberGwen ! Dec 15, 2007, 10:07pm EST
Happy Anniversary! Keep up the good work:)
Sandra ~ D. Dec 15, 2007, 11:05pm EST
Happy Anniversary!! Think of nothing but enjoying your celebration and your husband. I have COPD though they haven't given me any percentages of lung capacity. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Elsie Duggan Dec 16, 2007, 12:24am EST
Happy Anniversary, Dena, I pray that you have many many more, and so many things can be done today to help , I hope your husband's health improves and that you have wonderful Holidays, and don't worry about catching up, I am behind like the cows tail.
P.W. Dowdy Dec 16, 2007, 12:37am EST
Way to go! Many, many, many happy more ones. Happy Christmas as well.
Blessings to you, Dena...I've just said a prayer for you and Kenny.

But do treasure each moment that you have by living in the here and now.
Phyllis R. Dec 16, 2007, 3:37pm EST
Congrats on 25 years of marriage, this is awesome!
Mary M. Dec 16, 2007, 3:56pm EST
Happy Anniversary -- that's a milestone to be proud of!
Marge H. Dec 16, 2007, 8:09pm EST
Happy Silver Anniversary and congratulations to you both! Loved the pictures.
Dee - Nature Babe! Dec 16, 2007, 10:13pm EST
Congratulations! Prayers for you and hubby to have more together.

Always a cute couple!
donna h. Dec 16, 2007, 10:29pm EST
happy 25th
meg pattinson Dec 16, 2007, 10:35pm EST
aw.. congratulations.. that's so exciting. you have a beautiful family.. &i wish you many more happy years together!
Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Dec 17, 2007, 2:04am EST
Happy Anniversary! Great pictures, D!!
wiaka's just ... curious Dec 17, 2007, 11:05am EST
Congratulations Dena and Kenny; you have accomplished what many don't. Through the good times and bad you both have bonded more. God bless you.

Blessings
♥ Adair ♥ K. Dec 17, 2007, 11:49am EST
Happy Anniversary!
Henry R. Dec 17, 2007, 12:32pm EST
Congratulations!
Erin P. Dec 17, 2007, 11:38pm EST
Awwww, I hope we get to that point. 13 years down, twelve to go. Whew ... seems like a long time, but I know it must go by quickly in the day-to-day happenings of our lives.

BTW - Thanks for offering a rating and/or a comment on my article entitled Gifted Messages. It is because of friends like you that it went to the #1 rated article today!
necee t. Dec 18, 2007, 11:57am EST
Happy Anniversary, Dena... what beautiful pictures... God Bless you both...


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Midnite Writer -- Kim Dec 18, 2007, 1:04pm EST
You are so blessed! May God continue to bless you the NEXT 25+ years and beyond!!!

Good essay, my friend.
John S. (arizona) Dec 18, 2007, 1:15pm EST
Good deal, congratulations. We are getting pretty close ourselves to the magic 25, ha ha.
Take care.
Kathy D. Dec 18, 2007, 1:23pm EST
Your photographs are really lovely. I will keep your hubby in my prayers!
Susan A. Dec 18, 2007, 3:15pm EST
COngrats we have 2 more yras (2nd marraige )and we'll have 25 yrs together
Congratulations on your anniversary and best wishes for many more to come!
carolyn m. Dec 18, 2007, 9:12pm EST
my wishes for you and your,s is many more years to come life,health and happiness always your friend carol m,.
A few days late, but may you have 100 more!
Cynthia W. Dec 19, 2007, 1:00pm EST
Congratulations! Great pictures, thanks for sharing!
Jaye S. Dec 19, 2007, 2:03pm EST
A belated congratulations to you and your hubby!
Wade H. Dec 20, 2007, 11:22pm EST
Been out of town and off line. Sorry for the late congratulations. Have a blessed Christmas.
Bonnie S. Dec 22, 2007, 7:00pm EST
I hope you had a great Anniversary. Have A. Merry Christmas!
Michael Hawkins Dec 23, 2007, 12:42pm EST
Just being aware of your situation is all I need to put you and your family in my prayers. We celebrated 25 years in 2005 and it's a big thingj, especially in a world that seems to be falling apart all around us. We all need to live like it's the last day and your reminder for us serves a good purpose.

I hope you have the best Christmas. We are busy with it all but also thankful for the countless blessings. Don't worry about the comments, you'll find time later.
Mariah H. Coruth Dec 25, 2007, 4:39pm EST
Congratulations.
Dena,
Such a wonderful life full of hope love faith and joy !
Though it all you have grown closer, congratulations to the family that has grand staying power

and I know given time you will be there with notes and comments!
Happy Holidays to a wonderful Lady
Christopher K. Dec 31, 2007, 3:23pm EST
Congratulations Dena-Happy New Year!
Happy New Year
necee t. Dec 31, 2007, 8:34pm EST
HAPPY NEW YEAR... Blessings to you and yours...always...


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Nyota *Star* Jan 1, 2008, 2:38pm EST
Happy anniversary and enjoy the New Year!
sheila h. Jan 4, 2008, 4:00am EST
Dena,I hope that youhad a beautiful anniversary celebration,Christmas and a Blessed New Year..will keep you and your family in my prayers.
You all look so wonderful...
Sheila Deeth Jan 12, 2008, 2:12am EST
Lovely pictures. Congratulations! I'm way behind on comments too, but enjoying time with family. Hope you've had a good Christmas and New Year.
Jennifer Oliver Jan 25, 2008, 12:21pm EST
25 years...WOW! Congratulations! These are wonderful photos of your family. Hope you had a fantastic celebration. I'm keeping your hubby in my prayers.
Krystal R. Feb 10, 2008, 4:15pm EST
Congratulations on 25 years together; here's hoping you have many more happy years to come!
Mariana T. Mar 4, 2008, 12:12pm EST
You're a very lucky lady - beautiful family - may you all have many many more years of health and happiness! Salud.
Mariana T. Mar 4, 2008, 12:13pm EST
I am keeping you and hub in my prayers as well - make a beautiful couple. Salud.
elaine laflamme Mar 14, 2008, 11:36pm EDT
You are very blessed . I pray for another 25 years for you
Alice N. Mar 15, 2008, 12:03am EDT
What a beautiful couple! I pray you have many more happy years together. Blessings.

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