50 Years Of Blessings
50 Years Of Blessings
Today my bride Cheryl and I are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary.
I still remember the day we met, our first date and when I asked her to marry me. I remember the day I left for boot camp and in my young mind thinking I might never see her again. I remember how nervous I was when I broke every traffic law getting her to the hospital for our first child. I can still see her standing on the pier as my ship pulled away for a seven month deployment, but then the joy of seeing her on that same pier when we returned and how long it took to get the ship tied up. The memories of all the births, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and so many other events in our life are just as fresh in my mind as they were years ago.
There are some many things to remember and I could write all day about them. There have been some rough patches but as I look back there were a lot more good times to remember. We now have 3 children and 13 grandchildren and we are still making new memories. I'm very proud of Cheryl and I love her still more and more with each passing year. I have been truly blessed. Thank you Lord.
I still remember the day we met, our first date and when I asked her to marry me. I remember the day I left for boot camp and in my young mind thinking I might never see her again. I remember how nervous I was when I broke every traffic law getting her to the hospital for our first child. I can still see her standing on the pier as my ship pulled away for a seven month deployment, but then the joy of seeing her on that same pier when we returned and how long it took to get the ship tied up. The memories of all the births, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and so many other events in our life are just as fresh in my mind as they were years ago.
There are some many things to remember and I could write all day about them. There have been some rough patches but as I look back there were a lot more good times to remember. We now have 3 children and 13 grandchildren and we are still making new memories. I'm very proud of Cheryl and I love her still more and more with each passing year. I have been truly blessed. Thank you Lord.
David L Roberts
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Congratulations to you both, David and Cheryl. A great story of accomplishment and well told. Good job!
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Congratulations David, to both of you. 50 years is a great milestone. Here's hoping she keeps you around for 50 more!
Like I said when my wife and I reached that milestone, 50 years is a long time to be on probation!
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Like I said when my wife and I reached that milestone, 50 years is a long time to be on probation!

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A wonderful milestone.
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Congratulations to y'all!
A great, short commentary on your 50 years of blessings!
The Lord has blessed you with a great family.
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A great, short commentary on your 50 years of blessings!
The Lord has blessed you with a great family.
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Great Story and may God Bless you & your Lovely Bride of 50 year & may you have 50 more




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Congratulations. In this day and age, yours is an amazing accomplishment. May God continue to bless the two of you. 

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Congrats guys!
Well done!





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Congrats, David and Cheryl!


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Congrats to you both.
May our God bless you with many more years to come!!
May our God bless you with many more years to come!!
Take care and God bless,
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Congrats to both of you David !!!
A happy day in the Lone Star State !!!
My wife died 4 years ago, together 51 years, married 48 years,
ain't a day in my life I don't feel like a good cry for her,
enjoy and love each other David, "nothing" in life compares to true love !!!
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A happy day in the Lone Star State !!!
My wife died 4 years ago, together 51 years, married 48 years,
ain't a day in my life I don't feel like a good cry for her,
enjoy and love each other David, "nothing" in life compares to true love !!!
Stag
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A true life sentence being served, well done David and Cheryl! 

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Congratulations!
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Thank you everyone we had a great day and looking forward to many, many more. God Bless.
David L Roberts
U.S. Navy and D/FW International Airport Retired
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Congratulations on the golden milestone!
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