kgvettegirl
02-24-2008, 07:08 PM
Here is the article that appeared in our local paper. I did a little editing because it listed names. Hope you enjoy.
Cupid’s arrow strikes early for local Couple
By Marty Van Duyne
Every February 14th loved ones the world over shower their sweethearts with cards, flower, candy, and gifts as tokens of their affection.
But Valentine’s Day also leaves many anxiously pondering with whom they will be sharing this most romantic and sentimental day.
Liz H. and R H already know they will be spending that day and the rest of their days together.
While many of us were resting up from New Year’s Eve Liz and R were just starting to celebrate as the two began the New Year by beginning a new life together as husband and wife.
Married on Jan. 1 they kept their Las Vegas wedding low key with just R’s mother and his sister K attending with a friend from their hometown of GF Texas.
Their friends and family all received e-vites to a cybercast of their wedding conducted at 2 PM in the Magnolia Chapel at the Chapel of the Flower in Las Vegas.
Liz’s dad and mom, E and H, her brother M, and her sister L, all witnessed the couple’s nuptials via the web cast.
New Year Beginning
When we ring in the New Year, traditionally we celebrate a rebirth or renewal. The arrival of ‘baby new year’ is looked upon by most people as an opportunity to make resolutions or vows to change their lifestyles as they begin the year anew.
R and Liz both have been previously married. R was widowed. Liz had been divorced.
R lost his wife of 26 years on June 11, 2006. For eight months he stood steadfast by S’s side and nursed her through her battle with brain cancer; all the while grieving the loss of his love.
When she died at the age of 45 it was with the blessing of his children that he moved on to again find happiness in his life with Liz. R’s sons D, a student at Bluefield College and C, who resides in Fredericksburg, were supportive of their father’s new relationship.
Liz also has grieved for the loss of love in her lifetime. She says, “R refers to the men in her previous marriages as her ‘practice husbands.’”
The two met in August 2006 and became engaged on October 16, 2007. Since the two had both suffered the loss of a love, the couple felt the symbolism of New Year as a day of new beginnings would be an appropriate date on which to begin their life together.
As much as the cybercast of their wedding was a more modern approach to their nuptials, their relationship fits a traditional mold.
Something Old
Most of us want a soul mate to share our life and seek out the special person with whom we feel the most comfortable.
We hope to find someone to whom we need not explain our actions, or with whom we can sit for hours without having to exchange a word while still silently communicating.
If we are really lucky we will find an individual with whom we fit so well that being with them is like sitting in our favorite old chair that has been molded to our shape so well that it just wraps itself around us in a continual hug in harmony with our every move.
For Liz, meeting R was like meeting an old friend and their first date was one that lasted into the wee hours of the night. “We stayed up for hours just talking,” she said. “It was like we knew each other our whole lives.”
“I knew he needed a hug but I didn’t give him one because I knew if I gave him one he wouldn’t let go,” Liz said.
According to Liz the two were just friends at first and R spent considerable time telling her about his life with his first wife.
She learned that it was S who took the step to propose marriage, and she also learned of the tender care he gave her in her final days. Shunning advice to put her in a nursing facility, he went to work nights so he could personally care for her at home during the day.
Liz knew even from their early stages of their friendship that they were a perfect fit. “R had what I had wanted all my life,” said Liz. “A love like that is so special and not often found.”
Something New
Both Liz and R have loved before, so as much as they felt like old friends, this was a new love for both of them.
R was looking for someone to watch football games with have fun and just enjoy each others company. For Liz this was a welcome change of pace from her previous relationships.
According to Liz, they like the same music and they both like cars, including R’s new Corvette they named Baby.
Although they both follow football with R being a Dallas Cowboy fan, and Liz supporting the Green Bay Packers, baseball was a new sport for Liz.
“R taught me about baseball,’ she said,” as I had never followed the sport and didn’t really understand the game.”
According to Liz, baseball is a tradition in R’s family. Her husband was a pitcher in high school and his grandfather played pro ball. R’s son D was a pitcher at KGHS and throws a 94 mph fastball.
Liz also has new pets in her life. A 10 year old Golden Retriever named Sabrina, a Calico Cat named Tabitha, and a Black Cat named Salem currently reside at their home. She said although all of the animals are his, “they have adopted me.”
Something Borrowed
One of the things that endeared Liz immediately to R when they met was the fact that he was a true gentleman.
According to the new bride, R has borrowed all of the traditions of chivalry from past generations and knows how to treat a woman like a lady with the respect and dignity she deserves.
Liz says she and her husband could give teenagers a lesson. “R opens doors, holds my hand, and walks on the outside of the sidewalk,” she said.
“You don’t find a lot of men today that remembers to take your arm or step to the street side as you stroll along the sidewalk” she said.
Expressing that these qualities endeared her even more, Liz said, “I wasn’t looking for someone like him, but I found someone like my Dad.”
Cupid’s arrow strikes early for local Couple
By Marty Van Duyne
Every February 14th loved ones the world over shower their sweethearts with cards, flower, candy, and gifts as tokens of their affection.
But Valentine’s Day also leaves many anxiously pondering with whom they will be sharing this most romantic and sentimental day.
Liz H. and R H already know they will be spending that day and the rest of their days together.
While many of us were resting up from New Year’s Eve Liz and R were just starting to celebrate as the two began the New Year by beginning a new life together as husband and wife.
Married on Jan. 1 they kept their Las Vegas wedding low key with just R’s mother and his sister K attending with a friend from their hometown of GF Texas.
Their friends and family all received e-vites to a cybercast of their wedding conducted at 2 PM in the Magnolia Chapel at the Chapel of the Flower in Las Vegas.
Liz’s dad and mom, E and H, her brother M, and her sister L, all witnessed the couple’s nuptials via the web cast.
New Year Beginning
When we ring in the New Year, traditionally we celebrate a rebirth or renewal. The arrival of ‘baby new year’ is looked upon by most people as an opportunity to make resolutions or vows to change their lifestyles as they begin the year anew.
R and Liz both have been previously married. R was widowed. Liz had been divorced.
R lost his wife of 26 years on June 11, 2006. For eight months he stood steadfast by S’s side and nursed her through her battle with brain cancer; all the while grieving the loss of his love.
When she died at the age of 45 it was with the blessing of his children that he moved on to again find happiness in his life with Liz. R’s sons D, a student at Bluefield College and C, who resides in Fredericksburg, were supportive of their father’s new relationship.
Liz also has grieved for the loss of love in her lifetime. She says, “R refers to the men in her previous marriages as her ‘practice husbands.’”
The two met in August 2006 and became engaged on October 16, 2007. Since the two had both suffered the loss of a love, the couple felt the symbolism of New Year as a day of new beginnings would be an appropriate date on which to begin their life together.
As much as the cybercast of their wedding was a more modern approach to their nuptials, their relationship fits a traditional mold.
Something Old
Most of us want a soul mate to share our life and seek out the special person with whom we feel the most comfortable.
We hope to find someone to whom we need not explain our actions, or with whom we can sit for hours without having to exchange a word while still silently communicating.
If we are really lucky we will find an individual with whom we fit so well that being with them is like sitting in our favorite old chair that has been molded to our shape so well that it just wraps itself around us in a continual hug in harmony with our every move.
For Liz, meeting R was like meeting an old friend and their first date was one that lasted into the wee hours of the night. “We stayed up for hours just talking,” she said. “It was like we knew each other our whole lives.”
“I knew he needed a hug but I didn’t give him one because I knew if I gave him one he wouldn’t let go,” Liz said.
According to Liz the two were just friends at first and R spent considerable time telling her about his life with his first wife.
She learned that it was S who took the step to propose marriage, and she also learned of the tender care he gave her in her final days. Shunning advice to put her in a nursing facility, he went to work nights so he could personally care for her at home during the day.
Liz knew even from their early stages of their friendship that they were a perfect fit. “R had what I had wanted all my life,” said Liz. “A love like that is so special and not often found.”
Something New
Both Liz and R have loved before, so as much as they felt like old friends, this was a new love for both of them.
R was looking for someone to watch football games with have fun and just enjoy each others company. For Liz this was a welcome change of pace from her previous relationships.
According to Liz, they like the same music and they both like cars, including R’s new Corvette they named Baby.
Although they both follow football with R being a Dallas Cowboy fan, and Liz supporting the Green Bay Packers, baseball was a new sport for Liz.
“R taught me about baseball,’ she said,” as I had never followed the sport and didn’t really understand the game.”
According to Liz, baseball is a tradition in R’s family. Her husband was a pitcher in high school and his grandfather played pro ball. R’s son D was a pitcher at KGHS and throws a 94 mph fastball.
Liz also has new pets in her life. A 10 year old Golden Retriever named Sabrina, a Calico Cat named Tabitha, and a Black Cat named Salem currently reside at their home. She said although all of the animals are his, “they have adopted me.”
Something Borrowed
One of the things that endeared Liz immediately to R when they met was the fact that he was a true gentleman.
According to the new bride, R has borrowed all of the traditions of chivalry from past generations and knows how to treat a woman like a lady with the respect and dignity she deserves.
Liz says she and her husband could give teenagers a lesson. “R opens doors, holds my hand, and walks on the outside of the sidewalk,” she said.
“You don’t find a lot of men today that remembers to take your arm or step to the street side as you stroll along the sidewalk” she said.
Expressing that these qualities endeared her even more, Liz said, “I wasn’t looking for someone like him, but I found someone like my Dad.”