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This Friday, November 28, Jan and I will celebrate our 54th Wedding Anniversary so I took the easy route and wrote a little reflection.
Genre: Anecdote
Word Count: 100
DESTINY
The saying goes that hindsight is 20/20. In other words, if I’d only known then what I know now, would I tell the eighteen-year-old child bride to run?
And what if she’d listened?
Perhaps she would have married someone else—someone without the same rough edges—or fierce loyalty.
Would she trade three handsome sons for what might have been?
Silly questions change nothing.
I’m thankful for my children and the man I married fifty-four years ago. His smile warms my heart more now than it did when I walked down the aisle to him. Two became one. My destiny.






“the same rough edges—or fierce loyalty” A lovely description
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Dear Neil,
His edges are still pretty rough. 😉 And I really wouldn’t want him any other way. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary! The two of you are truly blessed to have each other.
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Thank you, Violet. More opposites you’ll never find in a couple but we work and after 54 years, love is still there.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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very cute couple…in both pics….happy anniversary….
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Many thanks, Nandini.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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From then to now and beautiful both. Happy Anniversary to you! 💛💛
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Thank you so much, Chris. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It was clearly meant to be! Wishing you both a very Happy Anniversary!
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Dear Keith,
There were times I had serious doubts. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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❤️
Ted
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Thank you, Ted. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary, Rochelle!
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Many thanks, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh so wonderful to see the two photos – and so many years together – truly blessed !
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Dear Yvette,
I can’t believe it’s been this long. I have to say I love the life we have now. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂🙂
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Dear Rochelle,
Neil beat me to highlighting the same part. How bored would you be if there were no rough edges, eh?
Congratulations on this wonderful success story!
Shalom and lotsa love and hugs and love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
There have been times I wanted to run away. I can’t say either of us have ever been bored, though. 😉 And here we are, another year together. Thank you!
Shalom and lotsa loving hugs,
Rochelle
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I would think it odd if you had not!
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Happy 54th! Wonderful photos of then and now.
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Many thanks, Lisa.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
You are welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Happy anniversary may you both have many more!!
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Thank you, Shrawley. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy anniversary, Rochelle. Beautiful story.
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Thank you so much, Will. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary! Two becomes one indeed. Partners in life and sharing this incredible journey of our reality. I am joining in again.
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Dear Forestwood,
It’s great to see you back in the FFFold. Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It is good to be back. Time is the enemy but I will always pop in when I can. I love your FF posts.
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Happy Anniversary! 54 is a HUGE milestone 🙂
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Many thanks, Bernadette. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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How wonderful Rochelle congratulations – so many happy years I hope you are blessed with many more together ❤️
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Thank you Ange. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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happy anniversary! wishing you many more to come. compromise is the key to a lasting relationship.
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Dear Plaridel,
It definitely takes compromise and determination. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh some beautiful descriptions here
A lovely piece about choices. Certainly the perfect choice made. Happy anniversary
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Dear Laurie,
Thank you for such a lovely comment. It has been a journey for sure. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary, dear Rochelle. My best wishes to both of you.’…same rough edges—or fierce loyalty. For fierce loyalty, I will go with some rough edges.
Beautiful post. Shalom.
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Dear Indira,
It’s always so lovely to see you here. Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My pleasure, dear. Shalom.
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Happy anniversary Rochelle! I hope you have a good one! Xoxo
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Dear Carol Anne,
It was a nice anniversary this year. No fanfare, but a good day.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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These reflections are beautiful. Happy anniversary to you two.
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Many thanks, Gabi.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an awesome story. So pleased you met the write person for you at such a young age.
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Thank you for a lovely comment, whoever you are.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love this story. It is so real and I can really relate to it. Happy Anniversary.
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Dear Ella,
I’m so glad you enjoyed my story. Thank you for the Anniversary wishes and the lovely comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is fabulous, dear Rochelle! True love, destined to be together forever. Congratulations to you both. 👰🏻♀️ ❤️ 🤵🏻
PS – we celebrated our 53rd this past June.
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Dear Nancy,
Happy anniversary to you! Thank you for your sweet comments. ❤ 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle. I hope you had a beautiful day. ❤️
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There will always be what ifs, but some things are better left unchanged.
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