Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Understanding Love: she said he said

The kind where she says “I have very painful stye in my eye and I will surely die.”  He said “You will live, I will run to town and get some “stuff” for your eye.” And she lived to SEE another day. ( Last Sunday) She had the tombstone all pictured in her minds eye..one big eyeball..and it would say “She died, from a stye, in her eye.”

The kind where when she broke her ankle so seriously the Doctors didn’t know if they could save her leg..as they wheeled her away for a final stab at a surgery that might work..she said “Goodbye, I am going to die now..have a good life.”  He said “I am going to go get a haircut and I will see you later.” And he did. ( 1980) The Doctors were all idiots and said she would only walk ten years ..fifteen years tops..what do they know anyway..but she still has the crutches in the closet..just in case.

The kind where she said “Just drop me off at the Funeral Home, roll me out on their driveway and then it won’t be so far for them to pick me up when I succumb to the flu.”  He said tomorrow will be a better day..and it was. ( 2008)

I think she is a little bit drama and he hardly ever takes her seriously.  Yet they have been an almost perfect match for the better part of 44 years.

Connie and Gene 1968 1968

He just said “I hope you didn’t buy me a card, I was going to buy you one but I decided to buy Vitamins instead.”  She said “I didn’t buy you a Valentines Card either..I will kiss you instead.”  He said “Sounds good to me.” :)

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34 comments:

rkbsnana said...

Absolutely THE cutest!!!

patty said...

The best to you both, cute picture!

linda m said...

That is just precious! Love the picture. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Far Guy.

Leah said...

Happy Valentine's Day! :)

DJan said...

Oh, you are the best, Connie! Happy Valentine's Day to a great couple! :-)

Kathy said...

Love this post! Happy Valentine's Day to both of you :)

West Side of Straight said...

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MTWaggin said...

I love that she said, he said! Have a great day and many more - LOL.

Shirley H. said...

You two are so cute.

troutbirder said...

Hmmmm. Sweet. Sounds very familiar. Same number of years here as well. My Valentine is recovering very well these days. And were going up to Rochester for a movie and dinner.... :)

Zelda said...

I love Far Guy...Connie, you are a great writer.

Lanny said...

Ahh romance at its best! Happy St. Valentine's day to a wonderful dedicated couple.

Country Gal said...

Funny ! Papa and I are very much like you two ! Humor is the best lol awesome photo and post ! Happy Valentines Day to you and your family !

Debbie said...

Oh God I love the way you write!! WE are the same way when it comes to cards for each other and I am the drama queen and he is just like you guy!! It has to be true love to have come as far as the two of you have. I personally think it takes a lot more to keep a relationship going when you are older and have been together longer. Although much more comfortable because you know each other so well. Loved your post and Happy Valentines day to you and Far Guy and Chancey!!

Karen said...

Oh that was hilarious, and very sweet! Love your sense of humour:)
Happy Valentine's Day!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Awwwww, is this the sweetest thing ever!

It's the everyday things that count anyway!

'Sounds like you two are perfectly balanced.

God bless and enjoy your Valentine's Day together!!! :o)

Anonymous said...

We are only 38 years nearly, we communicate almost the same way..touching and sweet is how you write, enjoy your blog daily, always makes me smile and say to my honey there are others out there like us...Happy Valentine's day to you and yours, sweet lady!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like true Love to me. At least he got something started with a V.LOL You balance each other out and are there for each other when need. What a way you with words. Have a great day. Ann

Anonymous said...

Ah, I love this post! Sweet Valentine's wishes to you.

Patsy said...

So glad you lived!
Happy Valentine's Day to you both.

Dorothy said...

This is the funniest I have read today about love & marriage.
I could write a book but will save it for another day. We have
been married 63 years and that is a book in itself.

Intense Guy said...

:)

:) Now that's a happy marriage. :)

:)

Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma said...

Oh, Connie, this is great! I didn't know you were such a drama queen! Good thing Far Guy knows just what to say and do (or not do). Very sweet 1968 photo...we were all so much younger then!

Pauline Persing said...

You gave me my chuckle for the day. We married folks do evolve, each in our own special way.

Rita said...

I LOVED this! It was the perfect valentine, actually. And sealed with a kiss! ;)

Karmyn R said...

I love this post! Happy Valentine's Day!

Leenie said...

That's TRUE love.

L. D. said...

I really liked reading this post. I usually ask to be put in a ditch and have a truck run over me. We actually are going not place special today to get something to eat while we do some chores.

Rae said...

That is the best kind of love. God knew what he was doing when he matched the two of you.

Maery Rose said...

Ahhh, the best kind of romance that there is.

Terry and Linda said...

AHHHH How sweet! I love the look on both of your faces!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

LadyFi said...

Happy Anniversary! You two are so cute together!

Sam I Am...... said...

You 2 are too sweet! Love your highschool picture! I swear I had glasses just like that! It brought tears to my eyes...Happy Valentine's Day...belated. Was it your anniversary too?

Far Side of Fifty said...

No our anniversary is in December:)