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To: MamaDearest
My wedding vows over 40 years ago said I had to honor and "obey."

DANG, I tried to have that one inserted into the "traditional" vows at my ceremony and didn't quite understand that my Bride took that to mean ME to HER. But that's why I'm so happy now. Our 16th wedding anniversary is next week and I've never been happier. She handles the money while we both get an allowance. I freely admit I'm totally irresponsible with money. If it were up to me, we'd be the most financially destitute and best armed household in the nation. I'm the spiritual leader of the home but we make all other decisions mutually. If it really gets bad, I just give in, because nothing is worth jeopardizing the union.

1,959 posted on 08/15/2004 12:29:57 PM PDT by ExSoldier (M1A: Any mission. Any conditions. Any foe. At any range.)
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To: ExSoldier
If it really gets bad, I just give in, because nothing is worth jeopardizing the union.

That's a great plan. My hubby has Scotch blood, and we won't even go there about money issues. He doesn, however, put Scrooge McDuck to shame. Most importantly, the only issue we won't give in on is our faith in God. It will remain solid no matter what. Having a good sense of humor helps too. Congrats on your upcoming wedding anniversary. I'm proud of both of you - way too many choose to give up rather than fight to keep it together. May God keep you together in good health and happiness for the rest of your lives and many many years to come.

1,969 posted on 08/15/2004 12:46:46 PM PDT by MamaDearest (These are the days when some people's churches are nothing more than missile motels)
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To: ExSoldier

Would you have a talk with Pooper please?
He still doesn't get he's a bad $$$ handler after 19 years!


2,002 posted on 08/15/2004 2:46:35 PM PDT by JustPiper (~ It can be good news when there is no terror threat to report ~)
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To: ExSoldier; MamaDearest

To: ExSoldier

smiling -- no comment

To: MamaDearest
40 years and going strong you say?
That's a good thing.


2,090 posted on 08/15/2004 6:56:51 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: ExSoldier

Words of a very smart man.

;-)


2,441 posted on 08/17/2004 10:00:33 AM PDT by WestCoastGal ("How do the gauges look?" -Jr "They're silver and they all have nice little red needles…" GO JR!!!!!)
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