21st wedding anniversary

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married for 21 yearsTwenty one years ago, I married my boyfriend of 7 years. We’ve had 21 years of [tag]marriage[/tag] and 28 years as a couple. Inspite of the catfights, diverse personalities and the death of our precious son, we are still together. How did we do it? I don’t know. It must be the hopeless romantics in us that keeps us together. I credit my husband for never giving up on me during those times I gave up on him. We celebrated our [tag]wedding anniversary[/tag] with a simple dinner at Via Mare with our 2 daughters. Before dinner we attended the book launch of “Journey beyond the Great Wall” at the National Bookstore , Shangrila Plaza Mall.

oystersFor appetizers, Butch ordered oysters. I whispered “aphrodisiacs” .

” But I can’t eat them“.

Too bad, Butch suffers high uric acid. I ended up eating 5 oysters.

girlsThe girls seemed happy to see us in our loving and romantic mode. Butch can be passionate and demonstrative in front of the children that I have to nudge him, “ahem. the children!“. Actually , it’s better that they see us love each other rather than fight. If it were not for the children, I would have given up on our marriage a long time ago. One of my mistakes was to concentrate too much on motherhood. I know better now and the girls understand that we need our couple time away from home.

Our wedding vows are “till death do us part”. However, my husband and I often say that we will love each other till eternal life. That’s only because we have a son in heaven who gives us hope for eternal life. For now, we practice frequent recommitment and celebration. We look forward to more years of togetherness.

Twenty one years ago…..
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  • http://ilocana.com dexie

    Hey we have the same anniversarry. My husband and I are celebrating our 9th yr anniversarry today.

    Congratulations on your 21 years. Many more years to come. *hugs*

  • http://aboutmyrecovery.com Noemi

    Dexie: congratulations to both of us. May our marriage last for a very long time. Incidentally my friend. Alma and Mario Miclat, writers of the book “Journey beyond the Great Wall” also share the same anniversary date.

  • http://www.dhvcat1984.blogspot.com ann

    Hello! Happy 21st anniversary!

    Saw your link from Toe.

  • http://aboutmyrecovery.com Noemi

    Ann: thanks for the greeting :)

  • http://bettytlopez.i.ph Betty T. Lopez

    Hi Noemi, finally found u. Remember me Betty Tenmatay? From UP, the girl u used to hang out with sa Sampaguita togther with Gigi and other Kalilayan members like Joseph Regalado (who is now a Pedia) , Dick Baronia(now a Neurosurgeon) and Gerry Garcia. I dont know if u still recall, but u can view my photos and maybe remember me. Drop me a line at http://bettytlopez.i.ph and my sons http://nygelnniles.i.ph
    Married late so my kids are still young ,hear from u soon

    Betty Tenmatay Lopez

  • http://www.kurokuroatbp.blogspot.com Toe

    Happy 21st Anniversary! Nice wedding pics. Butch’s hair was still dark 21 years ago. :)

  • http://crayolaskies.org cris

    congratulations and happy anniversary to you and your husband :)

  • http://aboutmyrecovery.com Noemi

    Toe: Thanks. Butch has premature graying like Taylor Hicks . hehe but Butch got it in his mid 30′s

    Cris: thanks.

  • http://aboutmyrecovery.com Noemi

    Betty: how nice naman of you to drop by. Of course I remember you. I already have a daughter in UP diliman but she can’t get in the dorm. The good old UP days. I saw your pics ! I wish I could have a vacation in Hongkong Disneyland. I’ll surely visit your blog everyday. Thanks for dropping by!

  • http://www.jairamdinsomniac.blogspot.com jane

    Congratulations!

  • http://aboutmyrecovery.com Noemi

    Jane: thanks

  • http://blog.ademagnaye.com ade

    Congratulations! May you havemore anniversaries to come. ;)

  • http://aboutmyrecovery.com Noemi

    Ade: of course we wish to have more anniversaries. Thanks

  • http://paraz.com Miguel

    Congrats! More wedding pics!! :)

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