tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post3142013890101202350..comments2024-03-28T18:22:01.184+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Diamond Congratulations for a sparkling marriage ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52149730143202099432011-08-18T07:02:27.944+01:002011-08-18T07:02:27.944+01:00Hi Susan .. isn't it wonderful and am so pleas...Hi Susan .. isn't it wonderful and am so pleased you enjoyed 'their tale' .. and I'll pass the message on to them ... thanks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8168261923370443322011-08-18T03:01:23.601+01:002011-08-18T03:01:23.601+01:00What a lovely story of two lives well lived, and s...What a lovely story of two lives well lived, and so long together!Susan Scheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250142489341777926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57369079398017915382011-08-10T07:37:33.526+01:002011-08-10T07:37:33.526+01:00Hi Connie .. thank you - I'll pass your messag...Hi Connie .. thank you - I'll pass your message on .. it's just a great celebration to be a part of .. thanks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87764803188472676452011-08-09T22:37:13.557+01:002011-08-09T22:37:13.557+01:00Thanks for sharing the great story, Hilary. How wo...Thanks for sharing the great story, Hilary. How wonderful that they are celebrating 60 years together! It's a lovely post.Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35373361877402209672011-08-09T18:52:40.944+01:002011-08-09T18:52:40.944+01:00Hi Theresa .. I think Harry is full of stories! C...Hi Theresa .. I think Harry is full of stories! Certainly a few I left out ... so perhaps you're right ..<br /><br />Cheers for now .. and we'll see what turns up!! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50667074211767691672011-08-09T18:44:22.586+01:002011-08-09T18:44:22.586+01:00There are more stories? You may have to write ano...There are more stories? You may have to write another post!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33728223059714466432011-08-09T17:43:57.926+01:002011-08-09T17:43:57.926+01:00Hi Talon .. congratulations on your 31 years .. bu...Hi Talon .. congratulations on your 31 years .. but as you say 60+ is pretty amazing .. I'll pass your wishes on .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60886508614465922882011-08-09T17:42:02.083+01:002011-08-09T17:42:02.083+01:00I always think I've been married a long time (...I always think I've been married a long time (31 years) until I read a story like this and then I'm in awe and feel like a newbie :) <br /><br />Happy Anniversary, Helen and Harry! Amazing!TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66251468286845715682011-08-09T07:17:02.397+01:002011-08-09T07:17:02.397+01:00Hi Sara .. good to see you .. you're so right ...Hi Sara .. good to see you .. you're so right about a marriage that has endured through thick and thin .. something we don't see too much of.<br /><br />Helen and Harry are a wonderful couple .. full of devotion for each other .. so absolutely a Happy Diamond Wedding Anniversary .. thanks for coming by .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52034187240000800392011-08-08T21:39:53.474+01:002011-08-08T21:39:53.474+01:00Hilary,
I had tears in my eyes by the end of thi...Hilary, <br /><br />I had tears in my eyes by the end of this post. What a sweet post. In a time when marriages often don't last half that time; it nice to see one that has endured. <br /><br />I agree Happy Diamond Wedding to Helen and Harry and many more:~)Sarahttp://www.sarahealy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74194423208693435662011-08-08T18:04:51.560+01:002011-08-08T18:04:51.560+01:00@ Carole Anne .. many thanks - Helen and Harry wil...@ Carole Anne .. many thanks - Helen and Harry will be pleased to read this ..<br /><br />@ Friko ..isn't it just .. thank you!<br /><br />@ BK - they'll be glad to hear from you .. and it does make us think about time together .. glad you enjoyed it and I'll pass your congratulations on .. <br /><br />Many thanks Carole Anne, Friko and BK .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74236493601727421712011-08-08T17:27:03.839+01:002011-08-08T17:27:03.839+01:00Happy Diamond Wedding to Harry and Helen. It was v...Happy Diamond Wedding to Harry and Helen. It was very sweet to read about their story and that truly inspires me. Hilary, thank you for the inspiration with this love story.BKhttp://www.symphonyoflove.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32743507742664668872011-08-08T17:03:25.843+01:002011-08-08T17:03:25.843+01:00What a sweet, heartwarming tale.What a sweet, heartwarming tale.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19748377500917823842011-08-08T14:02:47.620+01:002011-08-08T14:02:47.620+01:00A wonderful inspirational story!A wonderful inspirational story!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67840475401333250522011-08-08T12:19:45.070+01:002011-08-08T12:19:45.070+01:00Hi Blonde Duck .. yes, Helen was blonde too!
You&...Hi Blonde Duck .. yes, Helen was blonde too!<br /><br />You're right with your comment re not understanding commitment and responsibilities and all that marriage brings ..<br /><br />Like you Helen and Harry have had a good long happy marriage .. thank you for coming by .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76602263034346340412011-08-08T12:07:03.201+01:002011-08-08T12:07:03.201+01:00That is such a wonderful story! So many don't...That is such a wonderful story! So many don't know what marriage really means today!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42734352037060293352011-08-08T07:24:24.778+01:002011-08-08T07:24:24.778+01:00@ Gail - many thanks .. Harry and Helen are specia...@ Gail - many thanks .. Harry and Helen are special and deserve to be acknowledged - <br /><br />@ Amanda - thank you <br /><br />Glad you both enjoyed hearing about Helen and Harry .. thanks for being here - have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68031322134826305622011-08-08T06:29:24.516+01:002011-08-08T06:29:24.516+01:00What a lovely story, Hilary. Thank you for sharin...What a lovely story, Hilary. Thank you for sharing. :-)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919354420843737481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71468744249124905552011-08-07T23:50:37.889+01:002011-08-07T23:50:37.889+01:00I am always inspired and in awe when I read here. ...I am always inspired and in awe when I read here. Thank you.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81477980933816593622011-08-07T07:40:29.417+01:002011-08-07T07:40:29.417+01:00@ Scarlett - 60 years is a long time but I bet the...@ Scarlett - 60 years is a long time but I bet they had lots of fun during those years. It's interesting to add a little history in .. and like you - I'd be happy to find a $10 bill in a Mars Bar. <br /><br />Thanks Scarlett - delighted you enjoyed their tale .. and you too enjoy your Sunday.<br /><br />@ Ella .. it is a love story .. and as you say so many facets .. marriage seems to be beautifully imperfect ... <br /><br />So pleased you too Ella, enjoyed the share ..<br /><br />Thanks - enjoy your Sunday and the coming week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72256430682541675022011-08-07T05:14:59.825+01:002011-08-07T05:14:59.825+01:00What an endearing story! There are so many facets ...What an endearing story! There are so many facets in a marriage. We have to remember to see the brilliance, as time marches on! Wow, they deserve a medal ;D So touching and beautiful; I'm glad you shared~ Well Done!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60739139058104159932011-08-06T21:01:02.501+01:002011-08-06T21:01:02.501+01:00Incredible!! 60 years, and what a history they hav...Incredible!! 60 years, and what a history they have. I love the part about the candy bar..I'd be happy to find a $10 in one!! :) Hilary, you have the BEST stories ever!!! :) Hope you're having a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47411485962200439192011-08-06T18:11:47.861+01:002011-08-06T18:11:47.861+01:00Hi Glynis .. pleasure .. your grandparents did wel...Hi Glynis .. pleasure .. your grandparents did well too .. my mother's uncle and aunt - they made it to their diamond anniversary.<br /><br />Harry and Helen had a card from the Queen - which I'll photograph and edit into the blog .. on Monday .. <br /><br />Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89021190540701074892011-08-06T14:41:45.501+01:002011-08-06T14:41:45.501+01:00What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing, Hilary...What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing, Hilary. My grandparents made it to 62yrs of marriage before granddad passed. They had a telegram from the Queen.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87820937093804463602011-08-06T12:05:38.636+01:002011-08-06T12:05:38.636+01:00Hi Liara .. thank you .. certainly humans act more...Hi Liara .. thank you .. certainly humans act more and more like each other as the years go by .. saying things in a similar way, and their behaviour, or reactions to things .. togetherness is (I guess) .. <br /><br />They say that people start to look like their shaggy dogs if they have one.. or like their pets .. some, yes, you can see when you spot them in the street .. <br /><br />Interesting thought .. not sure a post is coming from these thoughts!<br /><br />Cheers and Happy Anniversary for today and birthday earlier this week .. hope you're being treated magically! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com