DeanCarl Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 20 years ago I was a "returning" student (after 9 1/2 years in the Navy) to college (San Diego City College). I'd met this really cute girl in the biology class, also a "returning" student. After finding out she was a psychology major, as I was, and that she seemed to enjoy the same kind of things I did I asked her out on a date. On June 16th, 1984 we went to the San Diego Zoo in the afternoon then to the Spagettii (sp?) Factory for diner. We stoped off at her place afterwards and .. well .. I kinda never went home! In the 20 years since that time Gay and I can count on the fingers of one hand the days we've been apart. There is NO way I can express how I feel today looking back on all the things Gay and I have been through and just how lucky I am to have such a wonderful person in my life. She has taught me so much in these years together. After my dx we weren't even sure I'd be around to celebrate this day. But I am and we are headed out this evening for some prime rib and to just "be" with each other one more wonderful day. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Dean & Gay, Have a wonderful time tonight! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Dean - I wish you and Gay a very wonderful Anniversary.... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Oh Dean -- have a wonderful time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Dean, Congratulations on your tenacity (or boldness for never going home??)... Make sure you get DESSERT! Special occassions, special rules...but I'm sure that in your current journey, nothing good is ever scrimped upon. Enjoy, enjoy, ENJOY! Oh no, here comes that muzak.... "Love is in the air...." All my best, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Go for it Dean. You and Gay deserve a break from all this. Have fun and enjoy yourselfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your evening and all the happy memories. Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Dean, Congratulations on 20 great years.(I can relate to that as well).Hers hoping you and Gay have a great dinner (steak i presume)and a wonderful evening out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Dean and Gay, Happy Anniversary!!! XOXOXOXOXOX!!! Prayers, that we should all be so well loved... MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Dean, this brings tears to my eyes! Happy tears! I hope you and Gay have a WONDERFUL time tonight! My first date with my hubby involved dinner at a Hamburger Hamlet before a play. Now everyone thinks it's weird that we celebrate special occasions there. But that night our waitress asked us if it was an anniversary or something, since we seemed so happy. Wayne said, "No, it's our first date," then he leaned over closer to her and whispered, "But it's going really well!" Whether it's Spaghetti Factory or elsewhere, have a great time tonight, celebrating all that you have... and it's a LOT! Congratulations on 20 years -- Happy Anniversary! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Dean, I am glad to see you have upgraded from spaghetti to prime rib. Have a memorable and loving evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Congratulations Dean and Gay! For our 20th anniversary we found ourselves expecting a baby . She's been our best present to each other ever. John & Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Happy Anniversary Dean and Gay! I say eat dessert first! That way you make sure you've got room for it! Hope you have a wonderful evening together, sharing 20 years of memories and smiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Best Wishes to a Wonderful Couple! and Enjoy your evening!! Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Happy Happy anniversary! It sounds like it has been a journey meant to be and I hope you continue to enjoy yourselves and your celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hey Dean, Congratulations and have a great date with your wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Dean and Gay Congrats!!! I hope you have a WONDERFUL evening!! Enjoy every minute! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Oh Dean, that sent shivers down my spine. Happy Anniversary to you both. Have a wonderful celebration of life and love. Jana xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Oh Dean, that sent shivers down my spine. Happy Anniversary to you both. Have a wonderful celebration of life and love. Jana xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Dean & Gay, Congratulations on the 20 years and I hope you have a wonderful evening. Anniversaries are so special. My best to both of you! Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Awesome Dean and Gay! Have a great time tonight - and know it is a blessing in so many different ways! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhappy Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Ditto what Becky CW said... happy tears. Congratulations! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Dean & Gay, Sounds like a true love story!!! Hope you had a wonderful night together. Happy Anniversary. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Happy Anniversary, Dean and Gay! This post is late, so I hope you had a GREAT time tonight. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Dean, It sounds like you deserve a huge hug and congratulations on your 20th year together. I hope you really enjoy the Prime Rib and that you get that dessert that Becky mentioned. You and Gay are both lucky people to have each other. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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