Celebrating All the Days Together

Posted on May 26, 2015 by KerryCan

See that couple, so young and soigné, with the bridesmaids dressed in white?

That couple got married 25 years ago today.

He will spend the anniversary in the hospital. She will visit. They will tell each other that it’s no big deal, that they will celebrate the anniversary when he gets the “all clear” from the doctors.

And they’ll mean it.

After being married for 9,125 days, this day, May 26, 2015, is just another day. It’s those 9,125 that matter, and the days yet to come.

She channels her inner Pollyanna and tells herself that this hospital stay, this blip on the radar, should ensure many more days to come.

And she acknowledges that being apart on their anniversary may make her even more aware of what a good thing they have going.

She felt incredibly fortunate 25 years ago, and she still does today.

71 thoughts on “Celebrating All the Days Together”

Pia on May 26, 2015 at 6:46 am said:

Happy anniversary and my sincerest wishes for many more to come. It’s a celebration that you will in fact be visiting the hospital today and not somewhere else.

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- KerryCan on May 26, 2015 at 7:28 am said:
  
  That is SUCH a good point! Thanks for the kind words and wishes!
  
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Gallivanta on May 26, 2015 at 6:57 am said:

Aww blessings on your anniversary. Your bridesmaids were adorable. 😉 Sending you both healing thoughts.

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- KerryCan on May 26, 2015 at 7:29 am said:
  
  Thanks, Gallivanta–it was a perfect wedding day and it’s been an amazing 25 years! Aren’t the ducks funny? I love that photo . . .
  
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Yanic A. on May 26, 2015 at 7:24 am said:

Happy anniversary to you both… I can’t think of a better wedding anniversary gift than a healthy husband! 🙂

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- KerryCan on May 26, 2015 at 7:32 am said:
  
  Well said! Im going to try and keep him healthy for another 25 years! And he’ll try to keep me healthy, too.
  
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amaryllislog on May 26, 2015 at 7:38 am said:

You two will look back and laugh at how you spent your 25th anniversary. Congrats! So impressive to be able to look back, look forward and know you are with the perfect partner.

I’m sorry the celebration is in the hospital but things will get better!

I love your wedding picture, it’s perfection and incredibly sweet!

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:22 am said:
  
  Thanks, Cathe–I love that photo, too. We had the smallest, simplest wedding-of-introverts and have never regretted a moment. And my husband is getting out of the hospital today!
  
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suzie81speaks on May 26, 2015 at 7:42 am said:

Happy anniversary – what a beautiful place to get married! You both look so happy! Hope he’s feeling better soon!

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:23 am said:
  
  Thanks, Suzie! In fact, they’re releasing him from the hospital today!
  
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Michelle on May 26, 2015 at 7:58 am said:

So sweet. Happy anniversary!

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:23 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Melanie McNeil on May 26, 2015 at 8:12 am said:

Congratulations and best wishes for many more. Hugs for you both. ❤

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:23 am said:
  
  Thanks, Melanie!
  
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colorpencil2014 on May 26, 2015 at 8:34 am said:

Dear Kerry, Congratulations!! Love for ever lasting has to be celebrated no matter where you are. Once your Don is home again, you will have a triple celebration, lots of laughter and a fluttering handkerchief with relief and gratefullness. And those are the best bridesmaids I have ever seen.
Healing thoughts and lots love are coming your way all the from Ohio! xo Johanna

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:25 am said:
  
  Ohio doesn’t seem so very far right now, Johanna–thank you! Weren’t my bridesmaids the cutest? I had a bit of bread in my hand for that photo–they would do anything for bread! And Don is coming home today!
  
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  - colorpencil2014 on May 28, 2015 at 11:17 am said:
    
    I am so incredibly happy for the two of you!!! have a lovely, lovely weekend, xoxox
    
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snarkyquilter on May 26, 2015 at 8:44 am said:

I think the silver for your 25th wedding anniversary must be in the silver lining of your husband’s prognosis. And I like that so many members of your wedding party wore white.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:26 am said:
  
  Yes, we were all so virginal. 😉 I like your interpretation of the silver anniversary/lining and it gets better–they’re sending him home today!
  
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Laura on May 26, 2015 at 9:41 am said:

Happy Anniversary! What a great wedding photo. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your husband.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:27 am said:
  
  Thanks, Laura! I love that photo, too–those ducks hung around our place all summer that year–so cute!
  
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Joyce Poggi Hager on May 26, 2015 at 10:53 am said:

Happy Anniversary! Love the photo.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:27 am said:
  
  Thank you, Joyce–that photo makes me grin whenever I see it!
  
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wordcraftercopyediting on May 26, 2015 at 11:35 am said:

I have said a prayer for you both, and will continue to pray until your better half is home with you again.
😉

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:28 am said:
  
  Thanks, Eric–that’s very kind of you! He’s coming home today!
  
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The Snail of Happiness on May 26, 2015 at 11:50 am said:

Happy anniversary Kerry and Don. Apparently there is a duck breed called ‘Silver Appleyard’ – the perfect gift for your silver wedding… now if I can just work out how to send you a couple from the UK…

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:28 am said:
  
  It’s the thought that counts, Jan! 😉 Wouldn’t my cats have fun with ducks?!
  
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margaret21 on May 26, 2015 at 12:59 pm said:

What a wonderful wedding with such perfect bridesmaids. You are able to be optimistic that your anniversary celebration will wait… so it will.. and be all the sweeter for its double reason to be quietly joyful. All good wishes to you both.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:30 am said:
  
  I loved my bridesmaids–there were more of them than guests at the wedding! That’s what happens when introverts marry! Don is being released from the hospital today–let the celebration begin!
  
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  - margaret21 on May 28, 2015 at 10:03 am said:
    
    Hooray!
    
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joylovestravel on May 26, 2015 at 1:26 pm said:

Happy anniversary and get well soon to your husband.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:30 am said:
  
  Thank you, Joy! He’s bouncing back nicely!
  
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  - joylovestravel on May 28, 2015 at 1:04 pm said:
    
    Glad to hear that Kerry.
    
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queenofsienna on May 26, 2015 at 1:34 pm said:

Happy anniversary to you and Don! What a handsome couple! What a lovely picture! Is that Lake Champlain in the background? Sending lots of good vibes your way.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:31 am said:
  
  Yes, that’s our lovely Lake Champlain. We got married on the lawn of our old camp–it was a beautiful spot, complete with white ducks!
  
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Anonymous on May 26, 2015 at 3:28 pm said:

I remember that day! The lake, the sun, those DUCKS following instructions so well! And you and Don. So happy, still happy. He’ll give a helluva concert on the sea wall shortly and sing to his still lovely bride. Love you both – Happy Anniversary!

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thecontentedcrafter on May 26, 2015 at 4:23 pm said:

❤ This has to be among the best of wedding day photos ever! It looks like you began as you have continued!! I am happy to have just read your mixed metaphor [ 🙂 ] message that everything is on the mend – It's beginning to sound as if you may have just had a wee nudge to ensure you value everything in your life as much as possible…… either that or one of those solar flares just made it to your neck of the woods! Keep on Pollyannaering xoxo

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:36 am said:
  
  “Pollyannaering”–I like that! It’s seems to be paying off–they are releasing him from the hospital later today. He’s VERY excited, as you might imagine! And I’m so glad you like the wedding photo–it’s one of my all-time favorites! Those ducks were around all that summer and were always trying to cadge a treat. It was easy to get them to stand still for the photo–I had a little bread in my hand!
  
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arlingwoman on May 26, 2015 at 7:32 pm said:

Ah, happiest of happy anniversaries and many more to come. I am putting you down for the Sunshine award, which the past couple posts have sealed. You don’t have to do a thing. Just accept it and put the little photo in your next blog. Should you wish to nominate another person (and that isn’t necessary) go ahead. Otherwise, sit back and look forward to the next few anniversaries!

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:39 am said:
  
  Thanks for that kind recognition, Lisa! I’ll mention it in the next post (whenever that will be!) Don’s coming home today and i think things might be hectic for a bit!
  
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  - arlingwoman on May 28, 2015 at 7:05 am said:
    
    I’m glad he’s home and hope all continues to heal and be well.
    
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Jessamine in PDX on May 27, 2015 at 1:54 am said:

What a great wedding picture! Your bridemaids are the perfect touch and I bet they didn’t squabble one bit about their outfits either! =)

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:40 am said:
  
  They didn’t kvetch about their outfits and they didn’t show too much cleavage either! Or get drunk and embarrass themselves! I’m telling you, ducks are the way to go!
  
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adaisygarden on May 27, 2015 at 5:31 am said:

25 years! Congratulations! And it sounds like you have been loving and caring for one another every single one of those 9,125 days!
I pray your husband will have a quick and complete recovery, and you have many more years together! 🙂

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:41 am said:
  
  We have had a very good 25 years, and counting! Don’s getting out of the hospital today so we can get caught up on celebrating!
  
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jackiemania on May 27, 2015 at 7:14 am said:

I wish I had ducks at my wedding!

I am so sorry your husband is sick and in the hospital! I’m glad he got help immediately and is on the mend. This is tough, but also is In many ways a wonderful celebration of the true, beautiful meaning of love and partnership. I love seeing people’s happy days, but I also feel so good to see someone there for another, being strong and positive and loving. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of that 🙂

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:42 am said:
  
  What a lovely comment, Jackie! I agree that there are many, many photos from the ecstatic wedding days but we don’t as often see celebrations of all the days that come after. My husband is coming home today and very happy about it!
  
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Susan @ My Place to Yours on May 27, 2015 at 8:20 am said:

Love your attitude, Kerry! After 25 years together, you know a temporary separation isn’t the end of the world–especially when Don’s prognosis is good. So thankful! Praying your world settles back down soon so you can have a belated celebration.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:43 am said:
  
  Our world is already staring to settle down–they’re letting him come home today! Thanks for your support, Susan!
  
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onesmallstitch on May 27, 2015 at 2:05 pm said:

sending wishes for a speedy recovery. wishing you many more years of togetherness. love those ducks!

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:45 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jean! Aren’t the ducks a hoot? They were sort of pesky all that summer, used to handouts from the boaters. But they were perfect, low-maintenance bridesmaids!
  
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Susan on May 27, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:

Very sweet and yes, love your brides maids 🙂

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:46 am said:
  
  Those white ducks were so funny–always the three of them together and always looking for a snack!
  
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Born To Organize on May 28, 2015 at 1:35 am said:

Happy anniversary. It was a lovely day 25 years ago, and you’ll have many more lovely days together as the years continue. Loving arms around you both.

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- KerryCan on May 28, 2015 at 5:50 am said:
  
  And, you know, this little blip on the radar, with Don in the hospital, has reminded us both of how lucky we are! Thanks for all your kindness!
  
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  - Born To Organize on May 28, 2015 at 11:02 am said:
    
    That warms my heart. I’m happy for both of you.
    
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debmoyes on May 28, 2015 at 2:43 pm said:

Wow – 25 years! You are so young! It is indeed, such a charming picture and could have been taken in the 1970’s when I was married. I wanted to be married outdoors too, but my mother nixed that idea. She was so worried about the weather…it turned out to be a fabulous day in July, but oh well. (And my little bridesmaid dressed in white had been gone for a few years by then!)
I didn’t read all the comments and replies but I hope you and your Dear One are celebrating now.
xox

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- KerryCan on May 31, 2015 at 7:46 am said:
  
  We’re not especially young, Deb–it was a second marriage for him and a late-ish one for me. It was supposed to rain the day we got married but the forecasters were wrong and it was perfect! And, yes, Don’s out of the hospital so we have lots of reasons to celebrate.
  
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Lisa on May 30, 2015 at 9:43 am said:

absolutely beautiful. I don’t know you – but you just made my eyes leak. 🙂 And those ducks! Too cute.

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- KerryCan on May 31, 2015 at 7:48 am said:
  
  Awww, thanks, Lisa! The ducks were rock stars that day–they made us all laugh.
  
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LB on May 31, 2015 at 8:32 pm said:

Congratulations on your anniversary, and here’s to many more NOT in the hospital!

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- KerryCan on June 1, 2015 at 6:54 am said:
  
  Thanks! And thanks for finding time to come by here, when I KNOW how busy you are right now!
  
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Sophie33 on June 1, 2015 at 1:26 am said:

Happy Anniversary to you & your husband! I hope he is better soon! xxx

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- KerryCan on June 1, 2015 at 6:55 am said:
  
  He’s already much improved! Thanks for your kind support!
  
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  - Sophie33 on June 1, 2015 at 3:03 pm said:
    
    I am happy to hear that! xxx
    
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Maison Bentley Style on June 1, 2015 at 6:58 am said:

I’m sending love and happy thoughts..here’s to a proper celebration very soon! xxx

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- KerryCan on June 3, 2015 at 5:24 am said:
  
  Thanks, Kate! He’s already doing much better!
  
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Cynthia Reyes on June 1, 2015 at 10:35 am said:

Yes. Best of wishes to your husband. Happy anniversary to you both. May you have many more happy, healthy years together.
And what a lovely bridge and groom and bridesmaids. A picture for the ages.

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- KerryCan on June 3, 2015 at 5:25 am said:
  
  I do love that photo, too! How many people have such docile bridesmaids?!
  
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  - Cynthia Reyes on June 3, 2015 at 2:21 pm said:
    
    None but you and your groom!
    
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  - Cynthia Reyes on June 3, 2015 at 2:22 pm said:
    
    Are they ducks or geese?
    
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