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Timeline 49

Timeline 49

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Sep 01, 2023
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…Only that we learn how..." (Richard Wagamese, Selected What Comes from Spirit)

For over half of my life now you, Lance Hastings, “have made my heart soar like eagle” as I’ve learned the how of loving…

Timeline 49

I can’t imagine that 49 years since our wedding day have passed.

So many wonder-filled memories has stilled time flying by fast.

Suddenly, here we are, 

both now 71 

years young.

“Most richly blessed” 

I am most 

assuredly among.

It has been a privilege to have known you 

growing alongside

for over half of my life,

But the greatest gift to me of all 

has been in 

being your wife.

Thank you for being my best-est bud in so very many ways;

I revel in being loved by you for the rest of all of our days.

Happy Anniversary, Lance, “Lencho” and BBP❣️

Love,

M.E.

M.A. smiling in forefront with husband peering over her shoulder smiling
On the way to our celebration lunch today

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