Surprised? At the very least I realize it sounds, well, a bit squirrely...
But yes, I -- Mrs. Magpie -- married Mr. Magpie three times!
I came to this startling realization on Saturday when posting on a friend’s blog...
You see, Mr. Magpie and I eloped when he was in law school, and I was in grad school. It was the path of least resistance when we knew a full-blown wedding would be nothing short of a three-ring circus at a time when we were both devoted to our studies...
But being a good Southern girl, I promised my mother that we would restate our vows before my cousin (who’s a Presbyterian minister) and then have a phone book party...
A what??? Well, a phone book party is what I call it when both sets of parents appear to open the phone book and invite hundreds of their "closest friends" and relatives to a great big shindig. ;-)
Phone book or not, over the Christmas vacation we happily succumbed to their joint will. So that was the second time I married Mr. Magpie...
Then when we hit our silver anniversary, we did it again! We invited friends and family to witness a renewal of vows and then afterwards attend a fun reception. So in total, I married Mr. Magpie three times!
And you know what? I would marry Mr. Magpie three more times!
Because...
There are...
So many...
Reasons...
I...
Love...
Him...
So on this day of days, Mr. Magpie, I want you to know one of the very special reasons I love you...
And that reason is you remind me in many ways of the other two men I love most, our fathers, which is the highest compliment I could ever pay anyone...
So in what is now the autumn of our lives...
I invite you to join me in a splendorous place...
Where we'll walk...
In...
Fields...
Of...
Gold...
Happy Valentine's Day, Mr. Magpie! I love you much! XOXOXO
And Happy Valentine's Day to all of you who so kindly read my blog and have poured love into my life and his! I wish you all the best in life and a heart full of love today and every day...
XO,
Mrs. Magpie (Sheila) :-)
VIP P.S. I will be without a computer almost all of this coming week. Hence, I won't be able to visit or participate in a wonderful event this coming Friday, but you can! That's the anniversary celebration of Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum.
Gollum has got some fabulous giveaways that I know you are going to want to enter... giveaways for dishes, cookware, and all sorts of shiny objects. So do yourself a favor and go visit Gollum HERE . You'll be ever so glad you did!
In the mean time, I'll visit you before I leave and see you when I return!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM SOMEONE WHO'S KINDA NUTTY ABOUT YOU! ;-)
158 comments:
There is just no way I can be the first one here! :) What a sweet post Sheila. Happy Valentine's to you and your beloved!
Aww, this is such a sweet post, so full of love. Your husband is a lucky guy . . . I'm sure he knows that by now.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Hi Sheila
This is such a beautiful Valentine's post. I loved hearing how you married Mr Magpie 3 times! Hope you are having a lovely Valentine's day.
Lindsay
x
We are so very lucky aren't we Mrs. Magpie. Randy and I would like to renew our vows on our 25th Anniversary which is coming up in 3 years.
What a lovely post.
Hello Mr. Magpie, you handsome one : )
Happy Happy Valentines Day to both of you.
Love Claudie
xoxoxoxo
P.S. I love Spencer's heart hanging there cute!!
3 times is a charm they say! THank you for sharing your sweet story with us!
Happy Valentines day!
blessings
mary
Oh Sheila! You made me cry! Seems I've been doing a lot of that today. I hope you'll be around later tonight or tomorrow. I'm going to embarass the heck out of Allie, I'm sure, but tomorrow is her Sweet 16 and I'm putting together a post for Met Monday.
Phone book weddings? Sounds like an Italian football wedding to me-so named because you needed a football field to hold all the nearest and dearest! Have a wonderful day, friend, with your very lucky Mr. Magpie
xoxo Pattie
DEAR SHEILA
I DROPPED BY TO WISH YOU A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY AND GIVE YOU A GREAT BIG VIRTUAL HUG.
BEAUTIFUL POST.
MR. MAGPIE HAS VERY KIND EYES. I AM A EYE PERSON AND CAN TELL SO MUCH ABOUT A PERSON THROUGH THEIR EYES AND HANDS.
I'M SORRY YOU WILL BE WITHOUT A COMPUTER FOR THE NEXT WEEK
YOU ARE MY EARTHLY ABGEL
LOVE
SIMPLY DEBBIE
Happy Valentine's Day, Sheila! I bet you would marry him 3 more times! I love this story, dear friend.
xo
Claudia
Soulmates are gifts from Heaven...and I am delighted to know that you, my special Ms Magpie, (and your love)have been so very~very blessed!
What a dear post. How lucky you and Mr. Magpie are!
Happy Valentines Day to you both!
Awwww what a delightful post! Hope you and your dear hubby have a wonderful Valentine's Day.♥
How sweet Sheila...that just shows how much you love him! Happy Valentine's Day to you and Mr. Magpie ♥
This is a terrific post Sheila and a great tribute to Mr. Magpie--I love it that you were married three times. I am also blessed with a wonderful husband, and I have much to be thankful for.
Hope you've had the happiest of Valentine's Days!
Sheila,
That is the sweetest post ever! There is something so infinitely precious about the love of a good and faithful man. I thank God for mine every day. You two are so blessed to have each other.
Thank you for your sweet comment about my gd, you are so sweet and I am so glad you found my blog and I will miss you this week.
Hugs, Cindy S.
Such a sweet love story! Happy Valentine's Day to you and Mr Magpie. :)
Awww....he sounds like someone to marry thrice...and I know he'd definitely have to pick you again at least that many times. I hope wherever you're going and whatever you're doing you'll be safe and well and happy! God Speed.
That it so absolutely romantic. It's wonderful that you're still in love.
Aw...Most Darling Sheilaness! What a wonderful post about your three marriages to Mr. Magpie! What kind eyes he has! I know Mr. Magpie is a very lucky man to have his Mrs. Magpie!
The very best of hugs and love to you!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Oh Mrs. Magpie - you made me cry! What a beautiful gift you and your husband are to one another. You loved both of your 'dads'. I assume they are in Heaven. And walking in the leaves of gold - awesome pictures and songs.
Thank you for all the blessings you have sent us and all the love.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ♥
Sandie
Sweetness!
I have a friend who has married her husband 3 times also. They are both from different parts of the world and wanted their families to all be included :)
happy Valentines day to you and Mr magpie x
Oh Sheila, this is such a beautiful post. Isn't it wonderful when you find a keeper?? I love hearing how you married three times. And a "phone book" party - that's a hoot. And I hope you know how much everyone in blogland loves you too! Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Kat
What a neat post, Sheila!! I had a sneak peek when I read your comment at Sue's (Pear Tree Lane). I am so glad you made it into a post!!
Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations!
Mr. Magpie has very nice eyes! ;-)
xoxo
Janie
This post is so private that I almost feel guilty having read it. You two deserve each other.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Hi Sheila,
Beautiful my dear!!! Now that we have got a sneak peak at the Handsome Mr. Magpie, how about the lovely Mrs. Magpie? At least the eyes! Congrats on all 3! This post was so touching, a real tear jerker! Hugs and Happy V-Day too, Cindy
Sheila, what an amazing post, a love like that is very rare, you and Mr MAgpie are a lucky couple!! But I am sure you both know that already! Good for both of you!
What a lovely post today, sharing the pictures too. I loved the whole thing.
What will you do with all your spare time this week without a computer!!!!
Sweet story!I totally knew what a phone book wedding is! lol Never had one but been to lots!! I am glad you enjoyed all three times!
Hugs, Lisa
Lucky you - lucky Mr. Magpie. Lucky us for knowing you.
Hello, dear friend,
This was such a sweet, sweet post! I loved everything about it! Your man sounds like a wonderful guy, and I know he has a terrific gal for a wife! I am hoping you have had a Valentine's day full of all kinds of sweetness! Vicki
What a sweet post. Hope the Magpies are having a wonderful Valentine's Day♥
What a beautiful love story, Sheila. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I know Mr. Magpie counts his blessings threefold.
Have a wonderful week and hurry back.
Wow! Three times, that is so precious! I hope you have had a most lovely Valentine's Day. I look forward to when you return upon getting your computer back. Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Rebecca
What a sweet, sweet post on your love, sweetpea. Love Bunny and I were married twice also. Once almost 49 years ago and then in the Temple in 1994. We only celebrate our first marriage though, but I've been thinkin', sugar, that maybe I could get an anniversary out of the 2nd one, don't ya think? Hmmmm????
xoxo,
Connie
Such a sweet sweet post! I am sure Mr.Magpie and you are a match made in heaven. I hope you get married at least one more time for your platinum anniversary!
Happy Valentine's DAy!
As always, you have made me smile and laugh and admire you even more. I think this is one of the sweetest posts I've read. Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you return soon.
Oh Sheila your headline grabbed me and I had to visit before retiring for the nite. What a hoot. Beautifully written. Happy V-Day to you both. You're my kinda folks. Luv ya mollye
Hi Shelia
This is such a beautiful post. I can feel your love for your Hubby....beautiful. Your stories and pictures are lovely too. How precious.
Thank you for sharing.
I hope you have a good week and look forward to having you back...
Happy Valentine's Day
Judi
Hi, Sheila! I had to stop by and wish you a very Happy Valentines Day! And what a romantic post! I loved reading your sweet love story! You are a very special couple! Hope you had a lovely day! Patti
Awwww....thanks for sharing your beautifull story with us!! Happy Valentines Day Shelia!!
This was a wonderful post...it made me smile and touched my heart.
Sue
Oh what a wonderful post,Sheila! I can feel the love. You are so sweet! Beautiful photos, BTW! Hope you had a great Valentine's Day....Christine
3 times - it is wounderful that the love is so strong!
phone book party??? So you did rigth to explane it for us, thank you.
Love, MB
That is the sweetest and "nuttiest" post ever. I love it. I also love that you give tribute to your fathers! have a wonderful Valentine's Day, Sheila!
This was a lovely story to read at the start of my day. You always inspire me.
Have a great week taking a break!
OH! Shelia Shelia!
Just the best love story ever!! When I read your comment just had to run over here and find out more!! I laughed and I cried, what a wonderful start to my week.
Your courtship and marriage reminds of the way I see you living, and loving your life and that is to the fullest. What an inspiration you are to all of us here in blogland.
How great to meet a fellow eloper, but like you I would marry him over and over again. We plan to renew our vows in a few years.
Will miss you this week!!!
Blessings and many hugs,
Sue
Are you already planning on another wedding for your golden anniversary? I'll bet you are, you lucky girl you. What a fantastic tribute to your hubby Sheila, truly lovely!
Oh Ms. Magpie...You are such a romantic...we love this post! And well...it is your fault...you know,but alot of girls could fall in love with Mr. Magpie after this!
So..You have snuck off without your computer for a week? Hmmmm sounds like Magpie love to us! Well...you two little love birds enjoy...enjoy your love...enjoy the golden days ahead....and we will be perched here...waiting around your empty nest on this sturdy little brach you call LOVE! And a big deep SIGH from Jalina Rose...she wants to marry...well someday...a fella just like Mr. Magpie!
Marvelous post for Valentine's Day ... lovely to learn more about you and your husband ... your multiple weddings and family celebrations! May you have many more years together and perhaps more ceremonies too ;-)
hugs and blessings,
Ohhhhhhh...that is sooooo precious! I really don't know you at all but I am still so very happy for you! Thank you for sharing that delightful story.
smiles,
Wendy
I absolutely love this post, Sheila!
This was such a wonderfully creative post! And a beautiful story. But don't think of it as the autumn of your lives - it's just a late summer, going on and on!
What a lovely tribute, Sheila. Just tops. I love it. Happy,happy,happy (3 times, get it?) Valentine's Day.
Ahhhhhhhh............that post brought a tear to my eye......how lovely! And, your Mr. Magpie is adorable with that little twinkle in his eye!
Perfectly perfect post Mrs. Magpie!
Huge Huggie Lovies!
Spence
PS.......I'm gonna miss 'ya.....
Happy Valentine's Day to you, too Sheila...a little late but nonetheless sincere!! You are a blessing indeed and I can't wait for our lunch!!
So glad you have a Valentine that fills your heart up so gooood!! Me and Maddy went hunting with my hubby and on the way home he sang the Randy Travis song, "I'm Gonna Love You Forever and Ever Amen" to me! He is the love of my life and just a wonderful guy overall!!
Love you, Sheila! Thank YOU for shining your sweet heart light into MY life!! What a treasure you are!!
Love and big squishy hugs,
Becky
Sheila, this is the sweetest post and I can tell from the eyes that Mr. Magpie is a very handsome guy. The expressions in his eyes are terrific. You can almost tell what he is thinking in each pic. Very clever Mrs. Magpie. I love your true love story. Romantic and exciting. I would have to say you are both very lucky to have found each other. A true valentine story of love.
Happy Valentines Day again.
Love and hugs xoxo, Jeanne
What a sweet post! Mr. Magpie is lucky to have you :)
I will definitely let you know when we're headed your way again; thank you very much for your invitation. You're a doll!
Fabulous! The sweetest of posts, Sheila!!
And THANK YOU for your delightful words!
Monicax.
I adored your post and tribute to the handsome men in your life! Such kind eyes your Mr Magpie has!
I am glad you have been blessed thrice with the love of your life at your side.
Enjoy your time away from the computer and know we will all be thinking fo you.
Much Love!
~♥
Golly gee...that's a lot of love for that man!! What a great post - love that phone book party too :)
By the way...we're nutty about you right back! (so hurry back!)
Awwwwwww!!! That was so sweet. :)
LOVED reading this! What a sweet, sweet post!
dearest friend....i will lift you up each morning...and carry you both in my heart.
the days of blogland will seem dimmer for a time...and i await your return :)
be safe...and well...my delightful Magpie!
LOVE that squirrel... FAB last photo!!!
You are so funny. Are you going to marry a 4th time on your golden? Please don't say 'the autumn of your lives' b/c that makes me sad. You're NOT THAT OLD!!! Enjoy your va-cay!
This is the SWEETEST thing I've ever read! The pictures are great- he has such kind eyes! Your love makes me truly happy :)
Oh Sheila, what a wonderful, sincere post to your husband.
Boy does he have gorgeous eyes! No wonder you married him 3 times. ;)
That is the most lovely post Sheila! I guess the marriage is going to work out after all? Ha! Ha! I have to say, I don't think I've ever known anyone who married the same guy 3 times. But I think its kinda cool.
Happy Belated PS,
Judy
What a blessed man to be so loved.
Sheila, what a beautiful love story of you and Mr. Magpie. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us on Valentine's day. I'm a little late, but I hope you had a great Valentine's day, but after this great post, I'm sure you did.
Sam
Hi Mrs. Magpie
Thank you for thinking rufus is so cute.
Xo
Oliver
Sheila, You are such an inspiration. I have been with my Mr. Bunny for over 23 years, since I was 20 and when I see people like you and Mr Magpie that are so happy and in love it makes me smile.
Have a wonderful day
xoxo
PS,
I see Oliver stopped by to visit, he thinks you are so sweet :)
Sheila... thank you for sharing your sweet story... and your Valentine... Mr.Magpie. I'd marry my valentine a half-dozen times myself...though I've married him only once (so far)!
I love your story... and the sweet way in which you've told it... wishing you a golden anniversary... and a platinum one too! hugs. Dixie
O Dear One who love the shiny objects! I'm so sorry you'll be puterless for a few days! Just take care and we'll all be here waiting for you when you get your sidekick back! Thanks for popping in to see me.
Kiss kiss.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a wonderful post full of love for your sweetheart. I hope he appreciates you too!
Hugs, Rhondi
Sheila, this is beautiful! What a tribute to love and marriage! Your photos are wonderful too, and I love the photos and how you captured just that little bit of your husband! They eyes really are everything, aren't they? Beautiful, Sheila, really beautiful.
Many Blessings on you both and your wonderful marriage and life together!
And thank you for all your support to me, I can't tell you how much I appreciated your kind words to me, and the spiritual strength your comments provided me. You are a good soul, Sheila.
I'm still on blogging break too, my computer is still being fixed and so far they say they can't find the problem!
Enjoy your break, hope it's not too long. And I hope I'll be back before too long too!
Love to you,
Eileen
Oh my... such a beautiful post!!
Oh how beautiful!
Shelia, I'm as nuttty about you girl...What a special love story my friend...Did I ever tell you my Mama and Dad also got married to each other 3 times...I kid you not..they got a divorce when I was five and got remarried when I was 27 and divorced once again and then got remarried when I was 36 that one took until they died...I did make it to 2 of their weddings ha ha!! hey I was the bride's maid...Shelia I will miss you my sweet daughter and see you when you get back...Love ya girl...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
What a wonderful tribute to Mr. Magpie...You can see so much openness in his eyes.
And to walk consciously in the fields of Gold....nothing could be better. You have reached the pinnacle and zenith of Love and Loving.
Thank you for the beautiful story honey. I love hearing about how you married Mr. Magpie three times. He has the nicest eyes, so I can see why you did.
How sweet and romantic:)
Have a blessed week and thank you for sharing such a charming and heart felt post.
I am sure you had a wonderful valentines weekend!
xoxo
Kay Ellen
That was the sweetest story.I shots of his different expressions were priceless.You are a very lucky Magpie :) I'm so happy for you both.
Hi! Your post and title caught my eye on Melissa's blog. For you see, I married my husband TWICE! :) We eloped, then married several months later in a church Christmas wedding! Lord willing, I hope we celebrate a third one as you did one day! Sweet post! :) ~Rhonda
What a wonderful ♥ Valentine's Day ♥ tribute to your wonderful Mr. Magpie, Sheila!
My Mr. Favoriti was home for three days and that means very little computer time for me as we go out and about when he is home....catching up today as he is away on business.
♥ Pat
My Goodness Sheila your blog is becoming busier and busier. I don't know how you find time to visit me so often but I am so thankful that you do. You are simply one of my dearest blogger friends. I laughed when I learned that you posted one of my comments to another blog. I am sure they felt loved because this is how you always make me feel. Thank you for letting me know that you will be MIA. As you must have picked up, I do miss you when you are gone and worry a bit too. Not to make you care for my feelings but the gesture is so much appreciated. I loved this blog. It came at a very important time in my life. I have taken your words of wisdom and tucked them away in my heart. Which words you say? The ones that state..."I would do it again three more times". Much love to you and blessings too! Cherie. P.S. If you need anything, please let me know.
Dear Mrs. Magpie, I loved this post! It was so romantic, fresh, and inspiring. It sounds like you had a wonderful Valentine's Day ♥ You have me beat by one,I married my husband twice :>)
Sheila,
Late in visiting everyone this week...I am in painting mode.
This was the most romantic love story I have read in years! May you and Mr. Magpie have many, many more years of romance...
Hugs,
Jane (artfully graced)
Good morning Sheila, just stopped by to wish you a happy day.
Love and hugs xoxo, Jeanne
Sheila - what a sweet sweet post! :)
Your husband is handsome, hehe!!!
Have a great day.
Well thank goodness for happy enings!!!! lol When I saw the title I was alittle worried you had divorced him several times!!!! lol lol Beautiful post girl and I am sure he treasures you as one of his greatest gifts from God...love ya girl...have a great weekend~~Picket~~
Hi Sheila! Happy V Day to you and Mr. Magpie! What a sweet love story! I am in baby land with my new little fella, but I wanted to stop by and say hi! Happy weekend...hugs...Debbie
That is true love Sheila!
How wonderful. Your hubby is a handsome man.
Have a blessed weekend.
~Melissa :)
What a wonderful post...you and Mr. Magpie are two very lucky people to have found each other...Here's to many many more Valentine's Days together....
hope you had a beautiful valentines day!!! loveliest wishes
Your post is beautiful and very touching, Sheila. I'm sure your Valentine's Day was very special.
Awe Shelia, what a sweet post. What wonderful shiny eyes Mr. Magpie has. Must be the reflection of love coming from yours!
The idea of a "phone book" party is hilarious but so true! My mom thinks weddings and family reunions means the same thing!I had relatives I'd never heard, much less met, of at my wedding. but it was a good time.
Hugs,
Dawn
This is sooo sweet and lovely post!
Sheila, that was the most beautiful post! The part about walking in fields of gold was so touching. I love that song. BTW, Mr. Magpie has gorgeous eyes! Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Terri
Well I'm running behind as usual lately, but I know you understand. I'm buried in boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape. BUT, I'm glad I made it over for this fabulous post!
Your love for your hubby comes shining through in every word and every photo. I know just how big your heart is and how much love you have to share. Thanks for reinforcing that with this lovely post.
Well, I can totally see why you would marry him 3 times! Those eyes are gorgeous!
What a beautiful post, Sheila, and a beautiful love story.
Hugs,
Donna
Awwwww!
sheila...
this was absolute sweetness!
i loved reading about this.
chas
Just needed to come and say hi to you Mrs. Magpie.
I'm waiting on Julie to get her flight before it's too late. She's going through some hard times. I keep thinking that all will fall apart, but my heart says it will all be fine.
I hope your fine... I miss you.
Love Claudie
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Oh Sheila!!!
Grab the tissues. This was so uplifting and touching. I love these kinds of stories. And anyone who has ever been married for more than three weeks [or thereabouts!] knows that this kind of love wasn't a random accident! Bless you both...and autumn is always a spendid time in life! xo Sue
Hi Sheila, thinking of you today. I am thinking about our trip to Fl. I am hoping it is still happening. When you return please let me know if all is well. I am going to a wedding in WPB on Mar. 21st so My trip is definitely happening.
love xoxo, Jeanne
Missing you! Can't wait for you to come back...
xoxoxox
Spence
Hi Sheila,
I'm obviously very late stopping by, but I had to let you know how much I enjoyed your "Confession!"
I think both you and Mr. Magpie were very wise in selecting spouses ... not once, not twice, but THREE times! Beautiful post, Sheila. You made me cry a little ... thank you! Like a good movie, right? It makes you laugh; it makes you cry ...
Warm regards,
Bill
Much love...
she signs as she does a muse happy dance across the studio floor!
You are just the cutest little magpie EVER.
I hope you are soon reunited with your computer. I, on the other hand, wish to throw mine out the window. I am swamped at work and all work and no play is making Laura a dull (and extremely cranky) girl. :-)
Sending my love from the shorehouse -
Laura
xo
What a love story.
Hi Sheila, just stopping to say hello. Hope you're having fun out and about. See you when you get back!
Hi Dearness! Thanks for popping in to see me! Hope you're having a good time! I'm still trying to get used to Mr. Precious retiring! I can't seem to get much done! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
This brought tears to my eyes.
The kindness that I see in his eyes, are what I imagine yours to show as well.
Two wonderful people.
once upon a time....
there was a muse who rhymed...
she loved a magpie dear...
but alas she was not here...
she looked high and low...
where ere did she go?
perhaps she is dreaming...
perhaps she is at play...
all i know is,
i miss her everyday.
(((HUGS)))
Hi Sheila,
Just stopping by to say I miss you, and I hope you have your computer back soon.
Karen
Hi Sheila!! You must be driving around sight seeing! Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Thanks so much girlfriend. I'm so freakin proud.What a game.
It's just a little something, but I'm giving an Olympic pin away. I had forgotten to post the picture I was sooooo excited.
Julie booked her ticket today during the closing ceremonies. Only 13 more sleeps : )
All is well in my world, hope it's well in yours too.
Love You and it was great to talk to you today.
Claudie
xoxoxo
Oh my goodness--How did I miss this? I just popped over to see what you were up to and find this tribute that has sent me running for the Kleenex (really, I used my sleeve, but the other sounds better :) I love the "phone book" description :) Mothers need those affairs. Your pictures and words are a love story on their own. Mr. Magpie has cute eyes too--definitely worth a 4th!
are you SURE you are a magpie?
mmmm...more like a spring robin, as of late...
for many say they have caught glimpses...
they are all hoping... anticipating...your arrival! (wink)
Hey girl are you ever going to come out and play again?? Hope your doing great my Daughter...Love ya girl...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Oh, Shelia. I am so sorry I am having trouble keeping up. This is such a wonderful tribute, I am so pleased to be a virtual witness to this sucessful comittment.
AWWW! What a precious post. You two are very lucky in love! All the best! Hope you had a great week. Stop by my place if you get a chance. Would love to have you visit.
HUGS!
Leigh
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Oh my Sheila, that is the sweetest love story. It's so rare any more to find a love that lasts! Thank you for sharing your story!
Sheila,
I am more than a week late so I hope you read this. What a beautiful, beautiful post. I can just feel your love for each other.
Carol
Hi Sheila! Just swinging by from Baby Land to say hi to the road warrior! lol Take care! Happy week!...Debbie
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if you have the name of the fabric..i'll try to help :)
HUGS!
I found your site through a comment you left on AKA West. I thought your comment about southern breakfast sounded like my kinda gal so I had to come visit. Must say, I really adored this post. You sound so very lucky to have one another. God Bless you!!
all your entries are being added in today :)
good luck!
and i know all of us are happy you have found your magpie wings !
(you were surely missed)
Hi Sheila,
Awww! What a heart warming post. That's awesome and so special about you and Mr. Magpie. Thank you so much for the smiles today and for your kind comments.
Have a great time while you are away.
xoxo
~Kitty
Hi Mrs. Magpie!
Where ever you are I hope your having fun and I am looking forward to your return!
This is such a romantic post!!!!!OMG! I love to see people in love!
Mr Magpie must be soooooooooooooooo thrilled to have such a wonderful public love declaration.
Just stopping in to say Hi and hope you are having a good time wherever you are. :)
Here in Sweden it is coming and going the cold weather this morning we had minus degrees under 10 Celsius so i could do the tulips outside but last weekend we had over 0 Celsius degrees.
So you are on the road agin, where are you going?
Me to want to marry my Henrik 3 times, how know i may do that, MB
So glad to hear from you Sheila, I know that you are out and about keeping busy. We had more snow today, so pretty--but March has definitely come in like a lion here in NC!
This post is the loveliest thing ever!
True romance. I love it and YOU!
Hugs~Rebecca
Sheila, I love your stories- This one is just so touching! I always know I am in for a treat when I visit you!!!!!
Blessing!
Yvonne
Hi Sheila,
Thanks for coming by my friend. Hope all is well in your world and hope you will be posting soon!
Hugs, Cindy
Thanks for your sweet visit about our new little one. I hope all is well with you as you enjoy your blogging break.
XOXOXO~♥
Hey Most Darling Dear One, who loves the shiny objects! :) Thanks for popping in. I will be coming out of the closet hopefully pretty soon! You know how I love silly! ;)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
This is the most charming and memorable Valentine's post of all time. I smiled when I read about the phone book party--that's perfectly Southern! :-) I definitely think you need those salad plates we talked about! One for each wedding and one to grow on.
You will never read this. It is way too far back now..but..that's ok. Perhaps you shouldn't.
You see, I envy you..I am not jealous..not a bit..I just envy you in that you are still with your love. I also would have married my love over and over and would go to him in a moment if I could. Anyone who knows me at all knows this. I married twice afterward..I was so lonely and needed someone to care for and Patrick would have pushed me to do so. It has been "an older love" both times since Patrick. Both men were married over 50 years and only married once.
Do I compare them to Patrick? No.
Not. Never.
But I wish Pat were here and that I could write such a thing to him on Valentines Day.
I used to. I used to write to him and some of the letter are still here, and I like to think he has seen them.
But, God help me, I DO envy you! And love what you have and wish you years and years of joy.
Patrick died in Autumn when the leaves were falling. Enjoy your walk in those golden fields.
Mona
Hey Shelia, what a beautiful post. Mr. Magpie is very very lucky to have such a wonderful las to have for a wife THREE times!.
Sorry I haven't been blogging but life has been very crazy. My dad has bladder cancer and it is very aggressive and stage 2. they give him 1 year or take the bladder out. he is still young to have this radical surgery but if he is going to live that is what has to be done. also my good friend is having her breast removed next week from breast cancer. I love all your photos of flowers and smiles. it makes me smile. keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
xoxo gina
Hi Sheila! Thanks for stopping by. I wish I could join you also but I am sure there will be a next time. I haven't been home for a month and my home duty is calling, lol. I am imagining a war zone to greet me when I get there....Christine
Hi Sheila,
I would just love to hear about all your wonderful trips!! Come one girl, what are you up to? Meeting any fellow bloggers? Nosy people like me, want to know! Hugs and have fun wherever that may be!
Cindy
You are surely legal by now! What a lucky lady you are to have the love of your life IN your life for so long!
Shelia, I just love this post about YOUR loving hubby! I married the same man twice so I can totally relate. (similar circumstances)
He looks like a real sweetheart & my favorite shot is the one of his eyes crinkled up, smiling at you. Priceless!
I also loved seeing the passion flower photo. My neighbor in FL had a HUGE plant & I often got to enjoy them. Too bad they don't last very long once picked, huh?
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. I appreciate your words so much.
fondly,
Rett
Sheila: I cannot believe I didn't leave a comment here! I've read this post so many times, and was so touched.
My best to you while on your "leave" and know that you are much missed by those of us trying to post with just an iota of your insight, humor and above all caring.
Hello Magpie...My Momma called me that growng up...:) Stop in and check out my giveaway...Meme
This was the most beautiful post about you and Mr. Magpie! Oh, tears of joy!
Sheila, I absolutely love your post! The sequence of photos of your hubby's eyes was so clever! The flowers are so pretty and your sentiments make my heart smile!
Hope you and Mr. Eyes had a wonderful anniversary!
Cheers!
Tina
Hello Dear Shelia,
Thank you for coming by and for your beautiful and sweet comment.
Now please where are you? I have so missed your posting. As long as you are well that's okay. I think of you often.
I will say this post is one of the best love stories ever, except mine of course. lol
Until last week I had been gone for two weeks, cleaning and trying to get things back in order, and still not through. lol.
Hugs and blessings,
Sue
Just stopping by to send you and Mr Magpie my best wishes. :)
In all your busyiness I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave a comment...means the world to me. :)
Sheila, YOu have a standing welcome at my home. And I want to tell you I am not nearly as organized as you think. But I just love having friends and family stay with us! Sometimes I think our home is really a hotel... and I love it that way!
Come on over!
Yvonne
How are you my friend?
have you have time to do the garden?
If I did live closer to you I had come and helped you out- here is still snow so I really feel like starting to dig in the garden.
take care and if you going to have a wedding (4th) time- let me know!!!
/MB
Hi Sheila,
I thought you were on vacation? Is it warm and sunny there? I need beach, warm and I am daydreaming about it. Arizona was warm, but there's no water! Have Fun, Cindy
Hi Dear Shelianess! Look at your new header with little Irish Annie looking so smart in her hat and all! :)
What are you up to? I know you're going to tell us eventually! Thanks for your visits and you know how much I adore you, Dear One!
Be a sweetie,
shelia :)
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