by Sue M.
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June 21, 2007

This is What Happens after 30 Years of Marriage...

February 14, 2009 09:58 PM EST (Updated: March 18, 2009 11:15 PM EDT)
views: 272 | rating: 9.8/10 (43 votes) | comments: 85

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day today!  I had to share this with my Gather friends...

After 30 years of marriage, if you are as lucky as my husband and I are, you blend together as a couple to the point of thinking alike.  You can finish each other's sentences, know what the other one is going to order in a restaurant, know from just a look what the other is thinking, etc.  Well, this year for Valentine's Day, I was blessed to have my hubby home from Iraq.  (And, for our 30th anniversary on Tuesday, the 17th... can it really have been that long??!!) 

Well, to continue my story... This morning when we exchanged Valentine's Day cards... we handed each other the same EXACT box of candy!!!  I had purchased the one I was giving him a few weeks back at Target and he arrived home a week ago and ended up buying the same exact one at the same store a few days ago!  What are the odds of that?  The only explanation is that after all these years we just know each "inside and out."

Happy Valentine's Day!
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Comments: 85

Beth G. Feb 14, 2009, 10:02pm EST
This is so awesome Sue, I hope you have many more Valentine's Days to come!
Larry H. Feb 14, 2009, 10:06pm EST
THANKS FOR SHARING
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Feb 14, 2009, 10:08pm EST
You think alike! Thanks for sharing. Happy Valentine's Day!
Nora Davenport Feb 14, 2009, 10:09pm EST
Oh Sue, what a very beautiful, wonderful story......what a true blessing it is to have your hubby home, safe with you, from Iraq!!!!! Things can't get any better......and for 30 years of marriage....that is very, very rare these days! Although, my hubby and I will celebrate our 30th anniversary this coming August.....it doesn't seem possible!!!
That is just incredible....that you picked out the very same candy for each other!!!!!!!!! My son got me a small vase of mini roses, and hubby got me a bouquet of beautiful mixed flowers!
I'm sure you had a very wonderful Valentine's Day!
Katrena M. Feb 14, 2009, 10:09pm EST
very nice Glad he is home and let him know we are very proud of all he does to keep America Safe God Bless
Tanya P. Feb 14, 2009, 10:10pm EST
Like minds and like hearts. How wonderful that he's home with you.
Debby C. Feb 14, 2009, 10:18pm EST
he he he.....it's a good feeling to have that connection! Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours. Good to hear he is home safe and sound.
Mariana T. Feb 14, 2009, 10:21pm EST
I'm so glad your husband is back and love that you two matched candy! Very precious - happiness always, Salud
Monica H. Feb 14, 2009, 10:24pm EST
It just goes to show that your two hearts were meant to be together.

Happy Valentines Day to you and your husband. Sending special anniversary wishes too.
Jeff R. Feb 14, 2009, 10:26pm EST
Congrats...I hope that we make it to 30 years as well...only on 12...have a few more to go...
Dagmara H. Feb 14, 2009, 10:34pm EST
Happy Valentine's day
Leora E. Feb 14, 2009, 10:38pm EST
Happy Valentines Day......Oh LOOK !! Me & Jeff R gave the same exact cards !!! LOL. Have a great day
Nancy S. Feb 14, 2009, 10:48pm EST
That is so sweet Sue. I'm so glad he got home safe.
JOHN BECK Feb 14, 2009, 10:49pm EST
Sue, after having just watched "Sleepless in Seattle with my wife of 46 years, my daughter, son-in-law and two young grandsons, what comes to mind when I read your story is one word: MAGIC!
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Feb 14, 2009, 10:55pm EST
How sweet!
Ashley Prince Feb 14, 2009, 11:00pm EST
At least it wasn't the same card! lol Then you'd know he wasn't payin' attention. :) Very sweet!
Janet "Jax" B. Feb 14, 2009, 11:02pm EST
That's wonderful Sue! And I'm lucky if I get a card.
Ellie !. Feb 14, 2009, 11:06pm EST
What's really a bummer? You didn't get matching cards!
;-)
Seriously, I'm glad he is here. And besides, you could never get matching cards...one says "for my wife" and the other "for my husband", right?
HOW FUN!
tonya brown Feb 14, 2009, 11:37pm EST
that is awesome!!!! thats the kind of love most people dream of having.
Elaine M. Feb 14, 2009, 11:48pm EST
How wonderful is that! You are definitely on the same wave length!
Emma L. Feb 15, 2009, 1:30am EST
That's sweet!

Happy Valentine's Day :)
Lune Wolfsong Feb 15, 2009, 2:40am EST
Awww. :)

Congrats on 30 years. Wow!
Cristina S. Feb 15, 2009, 3:18am EST
Love it Sue - congrats on your anniversary!
Marianne R. Feb 15, 2009, 6:01am EST
Great story. Congrats on 30 years!
Elaine S. Feb 15, 2009, 6:38am EST
Now that's Love.........I'm Happy he's home.
fancy c. Feb 15, 2009, 8:07am EST
THX
Kim M. Feb 15, 2009, 8:36am EST
that is so sweet! We actually forgot to exchange our cards yesterday. We did dinner and a movie Friday night after work.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Feb 15, 2009, 8:38am EST
Happy Anniversary Sue!
Sue M. Feb 15, 2009, 8:40am EST
Thanks, Gather Friends, for all your nice thoughts and wishes!!
kimberly g. Feb 15, 2009, 9:08am EST
What a sweet story! my husband and i finish each others sentences all the time.
Happy Anniversary and I am glad your hubby is home to celebrate it with you. Thank him for me and my family for being there for us!
Jessie L. Feb 15, 2009, 10:05am EST
Hahaha, how funny. But cool. My hubby doesn't eat sweets, so I didn't get him anything but a card. He cooked me dinner Friday night and got me some beautiful yellow roses. Overall it was a nice V-day this year.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Feb 15, 2009, 11:28am EST
Well it certainly looks like you each got exactly what you wanted. I hope you both had a wonderful day and Happy Anniversary too.
Very sweet =)
Jerry S. Feb 15, 2009, 12:19pm EST
All the best!
Becca J. Feb 15, 2009, 12:26pm EST
that's wonderful
Pam Eccles Feb 15, 2009, 12:29pm EST
What a great story, So glad he was home to share this with you.
My husband and I will celebrate 28 yrs together. We were really both rather down in the dumps this year, as we didn't have the money for gifts. I did get him a card and he sent me a ecard, and was so apologetic about it. This is the first time we haven't had the money for anything. But that is alright, because we have enough love to last us another 28+ years even if there isnt' money for anything.
THanks for sharing your wonderful story
rainne chandler Feb 15, 2009, 1:11pm EST
you ae so blessed to have him home and to 30 years togather and chocolate just makes everything better enjoy
Linda T. Feb 15, 2009, 2:25pm EST
I got that same box too. The candy is delicious.
necee t. Feb 15, 2009, 2:26pm EST
oh Sue... that's wonderful... how very special... Congratulations on your 30 years...
woo hoo... God bless you and your precious family...

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Sue M. Feb 15, 2009, 3:26pm EST
Thanks again, Gather Friends, for all your well wishes and comments!
Sonia M. Feb 15, 2009, 4:24pm EST
Congratulations.....cute story. Glad you have your husband back safe and sound!
Tim T. Feb 15, 2009, 4:30pm EST
Congratulations on a GREAT story, and for having your Valentine home for your Anniversary.
sarah g. Feb 15, 2009, 4:30pm EST
awwwww, this is such a great story. =)
Sue M. Feb 15, 2009, 4:54pm EST
Thanks so much, Sonia, Tim and sarah!
LaRae E. Feb 15, 2009, 4:54pm EST
ty
Tammy N. Feb 15, 2009, 4:58pm EST
That put a smile on my face!
Janie E. Feb 15, 2009, 5:08pm EST
Oh, yeah!!! My hubby and I have been married for 34 yrs! I got him a musical Valentine's Day card that plays "My Guy". He gave me a card with the song "My Girl"!!! What are the chances of that? Know what you are talking about!
Kay M. Feb 15, 2009, 6:09pm EST
I'm so glad you have him home this week
Sue * Feb 15, 2009, 6:17pm EST
I'm glad he was home for you. We've been married 34 years and I know exactly what you mean.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 15, 2009, 6:19pm EST
Sweet. Happy V-day to you both!
Sue M. Feb 15, 2009, 6:50pm EST
Thanks for your nice comments, LaRae, Tammy, Janie, Kay, Sue and Moggy!
Deborah Panger Feb 15, 2009, 9:22pm EST
lol. One year, my hubby and I got each other the exact same card. I know how it feels.
Phyllis R. Feb 15, 2009, 9:50pm EST
I am so thrilled your hubby is home Sue.....that is the most wonderful news!!!! I think it is awesome you two bought the same box of candy!!! Hubby and I have been married 28 years and I know what you mean.............I think it is great to be with someone so long that you know their thoughts and words before they do!
LaRue B. Feb 15, 2009, 10:15pm EST
That's wonderful! My husband and I think on the same lines quite a bit.
I'm happy for you!
Sue M. Feb 15, 2009, 10:15pm EST
That's cool, Deborah!
Sue M. Feb 15, 2009, 10:16pm EST
Yes, it is great, Phyllis! And, I'm thrilled my hubby is home, too, for R&R... I've missed him soooooo much!
Sue M. Feb 15, 2009, 10:16pm EST
Thanks, LaRue!
Ruth Luce Feb 16, 2009, 12:29am EST
That is beautiful Sue and I'm so glad to hear that he just got to be there with you, home safe and sound, what better?!
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Feb 16, 2009, 12:38am EST
Awww, how funny! You must be twin souls! :)
Sue M. Feb 16, 2009, 9:16am EST
Yep... you said it, RUTH... what better?!
Sue M. Feb 16, 2009, 9:16am EST
I guess we are, Cori!
Abby N. Feb 17, 2009, 6:14am EST
Hi, thanks for posting to Abby's Friends! Have a nice day!
Denise R. Feb 24, 2009, 1:03pm EST
Sue,
I know this was last week, but that's an awesome story. My hubby and I have been married 28 years and are that way, but our tastes in candy are totally different that this would never happen. He loves chocolate and valentine hearts. I love black licorice and peanut butter. We both share our love of the Lord and NASCAR. We are FANatics!!! Happy belated anniversary. I hope it was wonderful. My hubby Jeff and I have never worked on our anniversary and treat that as we would another holiday! Love is wonderful! Hugs ~ Denise
Jeanette(Nettie) R. Feb 28, 2009, 4:24pm EST
You are truly soul mates! We've been married 42 years and we are also like you & your hubby. After being together for so many years, it's uncanny how much you think & act alike!
Jeanette(Nettie) R. Feb 28, 2009, 4:24pm EST
Congratulations on 30 wonderful years!
☀ Aunt Shanny Mar 1, 2009, 11:20am EST
How neat!

My parents have been married over 40 years. It's wonderful see that people still stay married a long time :)
Jen M. Mar 2, 2009, 3:38pm EST
That's so great!! We just hit 10 yrs and do some of those same things all the time. Especially the knowing what the other is thinking with just a look. I love the picture you took of the chocolate boxes too!!
Jen M. Mar 2, 2009, 3:39pm EST
btw-glad he's home safe from Iraq and was able to celebrate with you!!
Janna O'Donnell Mar 3, 2009, 11:36am EST
How sweet. 30 years! Awesome.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 4, 2009, 3:14pm EST
very cool!!! so happy for you...you put smile on my face
Elsie Duggan Mar 5, 2009, 2:53am EST
Congratulations on your thirty years Sue, I enjoyed every minute of my 57 and it would have been 60 this year. I don't think we began to look alike, but we did think alike, how can you help it when you are together so long you become one, glad you both like candy, we did too, Hope you have many more happy years togetherl
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Mar 5, 2009, 9:17am EST
How wonderful to have him safely home..
How wonderful to have 30 years union..
How wonderful to still celebrate Valentines day with candy!
Sue M. Mar 5, 2009, 10:41am EST
Thanks, everyone, for all your nice comments! We had a wonderful 30th anniversary together and now my husband is back in Iraq.
Digital Diva S. Mar 7, 2009, 12:33pm EST
Congratulations on 30 years!!!
necee t. Mar 10, 2009, 1:48am EDT
oh Sue... Congratulations, 30 years is fantastic... God bless you both always...
Victoria H. Mar 19, 2009, 9:01am EDT
Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!
I'm so glad your hubby is home from Iraq, I've been thinking of you both.

And how cool is that..30 years of bliss ..Congratulations
April H. Mar 31, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
What a great story, I know you're happy to have him back!
☀ Aunt Shanny Mar 31, 2009, 3:14pm EDT
Beauty-full!
Toni V. Apr 4, 2009, 11:25am EDT
That's a great story! How fun!
Laurun M. Apr 7, 2009, 9:36am EDT
How true and how cute.
Mary G. Jun 11, 2009, 11:15pm EDT

My husband and I think the same way over the important issues and can finish each others sentence.

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