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Taking the plunge (again!)
« on: December 23, 2011, 12:28:26 PM »
My partner of nearly two years and I are getting married next year.  We're both in our 40s and this will be the 2nd marriage for each of us.

It's a bit bittersweet, as he was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, after suffering two seizures within a month.  Prior to that, he had an abscessed appendix, so it's been a very scary time for us and the rest of his family and friends.

But it has made us realise we wanted to take the next step in our relationship and commit to each other completely, to ourselves and to the outside world.

I'm not getting worked up about silly things, such as all the people from the USA who would like to attend the wedding over here, but who can't, etc.  My fiance's illness has put a lot of things in perspective, and we're just focussed on planning a simple affair that is special to us and to the people who will be able to attend, and making the most of the rest of our lives together.


Re: Taking the plunge (again!)
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011, 01:17:28 PM »
Aw, congrats.  Best wishes to both of you.  You deserve happiness. :D


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Re: Taking the plunge (again!)
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011, 01:48:03 PM »
You deserve happiness. :D

Agreed!  Congratulations, and good health to your DF!
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Re: Taking the plunge (again!)
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2011, 12:42:07 PM »
Congratulations to you both! Sometimes it takes the big things to put the little things in perspective and help you see what truly means most. I wish you both true happiness. :) I'm also sending healing thoughts to your DF. :)
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Re: Taking the plunge (again!)
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2011, 03:01:10 PM »
Congrats and Best Wishes to you both!


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Re: Taking the plunge (again!)
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2011, 03:41:20 PM »
Congratulations Jana. I'm sorry to hear that J is unwell and I hope the new year brings you both peace and happiness.

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Re: Taking the plunge (again!)
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2011, 10:29:37 AM »
Thanks, everyone.  Hope everyone has a Happy Christmas and may 2012 be the best year ever (so far!) for everyone xoxo


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Re: Taking the plunge (again!)
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2012, 10:47:11 PM »
Congratulations on your engagement. I know I am a little late! Bless you both. my sister has cancer and suffered a brain tumor so I understand it can be a trying time.  You are right that this makes you realize what is important and what can be sidelined. Also I know this may seem too techy; however if having some folks from the States was important but not do-able... people could log on to Skype and view your ceremony. It's truly next best thing. Just a thought anyhow. Wishing you both eons of happiness!
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