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“I thee Red”

by Karmen |

a splash of nostalgia this morning as I join Lisa-Jo for a quick #FiveMinuteFriday on the prompt..

Red:

is now the color of the tailgate from the wagon that we rode in just after  we said “I thee wed..”

we rode all alone “Mr. & Mrs.” from our little white church to our “home sweet home”

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to celebrate with family and friends our covenant and promise to love each other “til death do us part”

..It’s been almost 17 years now since we painted that wagon in his daddy’s shop.  I remember the fret and worry if  it was the “right” color green.  He wanted it to be just right.  It was then and now..

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The tailgate refurbished now as a red shelf hangs under the painting of our little rascals feet.

What began as us …is now complete as four

And though our morning chatter is quieter now … life with homeschooling, hay baling, horseshoeing, the feed store and more

he’s still the man for me

now and forever more

 

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Filed Under: #iheart, Everything Else, Life ~in our neck of the woods, marriage

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  1. Mary-andering Creatively says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Wonderful sentiment. I feel the same way about my hubby. Thanks for fellowshiping at Five Minute Friday. I enjoyed reading your blog and will be back for more visits. 🙂

    • Karmen says

      September 6, 2013 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Mary. I appreciate you stopping by and hope you have a blessed day :O)

  2. Dawn Russell says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks so much for this post! As a married woman of 26 years I loved what you said. Thank you so much for sharing!

    • Karmen says

      September 6, 2013 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks Dawn and CONGRATS to you on 26! I appreciate you stopping by :O)

  3. denise says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Enjoyed this post.

  4. Ashley Mays says

    September 6, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    So beautiful! I love that. 🙂 Your wedding picture is adorable, and I love how you’ve repurposed the tailgate. Happy almost 17 years!

    • Karmen says

      September 6, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks Ashley! I appreciate your visit! Come back any time :O)

  5. Angel @ Finding The Inspiring says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    So sweet! And I love that painting of your “little rascal’s feet” in cowboy boots. Blessings to you, in the barnyard and beyond! 🙂

  6. Tammy Lacey says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Love that picture! Tammy

  7. Janice S. says

    September 7, 2013 at 1:56 am

    Such a sweet post! We just celebrated 15 years – congrats to you! I’m visiting from FMF.

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