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That is actually my ring.  For once I took my own picture.  It's a beautiful ring.

There's a good story behind that ring.  The diamond is from a man that Beansprout's middle named after.  He had no children.  Hubbend was like a son to him.  That was part of the reason I fell in love with him.

Hubbend  took care of his friend like he was his grandson.  We spent many of our dates taking him out of the house for a drive.  I was conned a few times into going alone.  I got very extremely lost, with a slightly senile old man.

This man gave Hubbend the diamond from his wife's ring.  It's so beautiful to have a stone carried on from a happy marriage.  He loved her so much, and I think their love has been a sort of blessing over ours.

We've been married ten years today. I'm wishing there was a way to express better how I feel about him.  I suppose the ordinary will have to do for the extraordinary today.

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  1. MissaJuly 28, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    This is just lovely. Many congratulations and may this be the start of another 10 years..

    Cheers,
    Missa
    LosingEthel

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Well. Happy happy happy anniversary. Much love to both of you!

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  3. MadScientistJuly 28, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    that's amazing. you two have endured so much together and it's such a testament to a young single 'modern' woman...that something like this still exists! have fun w/ your man tonight.

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  4. Marisa @Loser for LifeJuly 28, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Hubs sounds like a real keeper! Happy Anniversary to you both!

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  5. HelenJuly 28, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    I think you've done just fine expressing how you feel. Happy Anniversary and many, many more!

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  6. KCLAnderson (Karen)July 28, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Happy anniversary to you both...one of the many things I love about your blog is that you express your appreciation and love for your hub so freely and purely. :-)

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  7. Karen@WaistingTimeJuly 28, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Beautiful picture - you should do more! You are so lucky in love:) Congratulations.

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  8. RedHeadJuly 28, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Adorable! Makes me want to have my own cute little romantic story someday!!

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  9. kathyj333July 28, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Congratulations.

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  10. BarbaraJuly 28, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Happy Anniversary! I hope you two find some alone time to celebrate.
    Beautiful pics, too!

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  11. A SISTER IN CHRISTJuly 28, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I love the pics and the beautiful tribute to your relationship. Happiest of anniversaries to you!

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  12. UnknownJuly 28, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    The love shines through! Congrats on 10 years and many many more to come !

    Have an extraordinary day ! :)

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  13. AnonymousJuly 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Happy 10 years!!!

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  14. TraciJuly 28, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    What a beautiful story. Happy anniversary!

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  15. UnknownJuly 28, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Awe...

    Happy Anniversary!!!

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  16. Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitJuly 28, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    OH wow. that's beautiful. The story behind the ring and the ring itself.

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  17. KimberlyJuly 28, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    What a beautiful story! Love and memories always go so well together!

    And I love how the shadow of your ring on your Bible makes a heart... awesome!

    Happy Anniversary!

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  18. :Deliciously HealthyJuly 28, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Happy anniversary!

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  19. BrookeJuly 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Most beautiful and the heart is just amazing.

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  20. HandsfullmomAugust 5, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    Congrats on 10 years! What a neat history to your ring.

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