This is a milestone for hubby ... today, June 7th, is his birthday ... A ba-zillion years ago + some Harold was born to Naomi & Harvey. (They are in the first photo w/Harold & his maternal g'ma Hepsie at age 2 in OK). These Oklahoma folks moved to WA ST. during the Dust Bowl in 1937. Times were terrible & Pa said 'if he knew then what he knew now, he'd have never sold off the south fork of the ranch'. But west they ventured in their 1931 Model A, with their eldest son propped up amongst blankets in the rear seat. The second pic is of Harold at just under age 1. (Aren't those pictures just precious!)I am so grateful his parents made that trip ...
I 'thank you' for all the patience, understanding, kindness & loving moments you've given to me throughout our years. You are my mainstay in life ... always there to help me with projects or antiquing ... spending countless hours driving hundreds of miles 'just to find a feedsack' ... without your support, I would be nothing. You are my calming comfort ... always my 'rod' ... very patient & giving.
Your strength holds me up ... every bump, curve & joy in our lives you were always there, without question.
Happy birthday, honey ... I love you more than you will ever know & I do appreciate you & all you give of yourself to me ... forever, my precious love.
What a wonderful tribute to your husband and your marriage! My husband and I have been married 27 years and together 30. We have been through much but our committment to each other and our deep friendship as a base has seen us through the difficult times. We need more people with encouraging words for young couples to stay with it so they too can share stories such as yours! Happy Birthday to you DH Harold.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful life story and recognition to a dearly loved husband. Kudos to the both of you and happy birthday to your dear husband:-)
ReplyDeleteOh Marydon, what a sweet birthday tribute to your husband. You are so lucky to have these pictures of him. They are a treasure.
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
June
Dear Marydon,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your husband!
I'm happy you also have a sweet memories with your hubby and you loves your hubby so much like I do with my dear hubby.
Wish you & your hubby happy & love each others forever!!
What a sweet memories for sharing with us.
by Jenny Malaysia.
How sweet! It is so good that you still have these pictures! He was so cute! It is so good that y'all are still there for each other!
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Lee Laurie
A very happy birthday to your husband. What treasured photographs you share - they are priceless!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your husband!!! This is such a sweet gift for him. It warms my heart to hear you speak so lovingly about your DH!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you both enjoy the day and celebrate in grand style!!!
Have a wonderful Sunday!!!
XOXO
Cathy
What beautiful pictures. They are precious and what a lovely tribute to your husband. You are both blessed to have each other.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings, Susan
What a sweet tribute to your DH, and a big Happy Birthday to him!! Love the photos!
ReplyDelete♥ Teresa
What a precious post. And Happy Birthday to that wonderful hubby!
ReplyDeleteThe Raggedy Girl
Bless you, both of you, what a wonderful couple you are! And thanks for sharing the wonderful story and photos of your husband and his parents! They are precious!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your husband. What a beautiful post to honor his special day. I love your old photos.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness your feedsacks are to die for. I've recently became very interesting in feedsacks. I want some soooo bad. I'm going back to drool over them some more.
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon, happy birthday wishes to your dear husband.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Barb
Happy Birthday to your hubby and beautifully written!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gayly
Hi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteSo happy to meet you and spend some time reading your wonderful blog. Thank you so much for visiting me.We have so many of the same interests.I will be adding you to my favorites. Your feedsack fabric is lovley and what an honor to be written about in the Quilt Magazine.
Enjoy your day,
Elizabeth
Happy Birthday to Harold! He sounds like quite a great guy!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Spencer
Happy Birthday to your sweet Hubbs! What a joy to read about a lasting, loving marriage. I know God is smiling...
ReplyDeletexoRebecca
Oh what a beautiful post, the love you have for your Hubby really shines through. I hope he had a great birthday & just love the photos....
ReplyDeleteLyn xxx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am so impressed with the old photos. And in regards to the story of how your DH's family came to Washington State, aren't those type of people AMAZING? AND TOUGH? WOW! That's what made America so GREAT!
ReplyDeleteYour tribute to him is so heartfelt and sweet!
XOXO
Joni