:::30 YEARS OF THRILLING JOURNEY::: A true-blue story by: Agnello A. S. Fernandes, Kuwait (Navelim) :::On the occasion of Pearl Wedding Anniversary-4th September 2010:::
Barring the numerous problems we faced for the next 3 years, during our courtship, we finally took the plunge on 4th September 1980 determined to have and to hold till death do us part. -snip- 4th September would crop up again and we would be celebrating our ‘Pearl Wedding’ -- 30th wedding anniversary this year - 2010. It got me thinking. Have I anytime said “Thank you” to her during the past 30 years for being there when I needed her most? Am I taking her for granted? A million dollar question but no answers. -snip- Shrugging off my darker side I remained persistent. This year I thought I should muster up the courage to do it, perhaps who knows, another opportunity might never come. -snip- I wanted to thank her for not thinking twice when I asked her to be my wife and want to reassure her that there could not be, anyone better than her out there for me. I want her to know that these 30 years are the finest years I spent on this earth. Finally, I pray to God everyday to bless us with everything we deserve until the end of time. -snip- But if this was a “Pearl” anniversary then a Pearl necklace would be perfect and fitting. Pearl diving has been Kuwait’s oldest profession and Kuwaiti pearls are famous worldwide. As my mind began to log into my NBK bank account I began wondering if there was enough balance to suffice my idea and if not, how to cover it. I was deep into thoughts when I heard. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agnello A. S. Fernandes, The above is about the best gift a husband can give his wife. Few people can write their thoughts and memories so beautifully and fewer yet have the courage to share the same with the world. This courage can only be brought about by love. And that love shines through your account. Another reason why I am replying to your account is because we both share the same date for our wedding anniversary. September 4th, 2004 being mine. My contention is that I had an arranged marriage. I made the mistake, nay blunder of showing up in Las Vegas on a Friday night. Next thing I knew, I was married. All the arrangements had been made...... At the wedding reception, my Texan father-in-law, who I had met for the first time less than 20 hours previously announced that he had done some research and found out that Goan men expected a dowry. So he presented me with the following tokens: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45002...@n00/4958724634/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Since I have absolutely no use for 20 cows, I asked him to invest the money in gold instead. Gold on 4th September, 2004 was $450 an ounce. That same ounce trades at $1,250 today. One of these days I am going to have the courage to cash out on those tokens. Now the real question is, has our marriage been as golden? The first clue is to admit that my parents, who live with us, are more happier with her than I am. The second clue is this surprise that she gave me when I arrived home one summer afternoon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNBz6QSHWBM I know for sure that there are few women who are as willing as her to try or discover new activities. Even though my seven years do not compare to your thirty, my seven have been good years. My wife may have another view but this is the fastest thank you I can write to her while she is still dressing for her anniversary night out. Lastly, my hope is that your post inspires at least one person here to tell their spouse how much s/he is loved today Mervyn Lobo
