Sunday, November 17 was a cold, foggy day in 1957. All those years ago and I was a naive young girl sitting painting my nails and talking to my family. Excited, yes and somewhat scared at what I was getting myself into. what I was about to do.

Our wedding 1957
This was the day I was going to marry my Dashing Young Scotsman. Oh so many years ago.
I clearly remember sitting in the car on the way to the church with my own, supportive Dad who asked me again was I sure that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with the young man waiting at the church. He told me that there was still time to change my mind. Of course, I was sure and no I didn’t change my mind.
And the Dashing Young Scotsman became the son my Father didn’t have.; his own son having died as a small baby. My parents loved him as did my sisters.
So on this day 60 years ago, I married my soulmate and for the next 41 years, we celebrated the fact that we had found each other.
What a long time ago, no doubt before many of you were born, but what a glorious day it was for me. And how glad I am that I didn’t change my mind on the way to the church.
“Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions,
they can take away your money,
and they can take away your health.
But no one can ever take away your precious memories.”
Judith Baxter, Blogger, Mother, Grandmother, Friend
1938-
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What a beautiful couple you were!
Thank you my American sister.
What a beautiful picture.
Thank you so much – can hardly believe I was ever that young.
I can’t believe I’m this old! 😉
You two look adorable. What a nice memory. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Darlene. I could not have imagined this day 60 years ago.
Oh Judith. What a wonderful and moving post. Simply amazing.
Wow, I was 6 when you two got married. Now I’m just 3 days away from being 66. Who sneaked the extra 6 in when I wasn’t looking!
All the very best. Chris.
Yes well, Chris, almost everyone is younger than me. Happy birthday in three days.
Happy anniversary to a striking couple!
Thanks Jo Nell, He would have helped me celebrate.
How beautiful dear friend. Thank you for sharing with us that precious day!xo
Thank you, dear friend. It was the first day of the rest of his life.
What a lovely memory, Judith. You look beautiful and your Scotsman looks dashing and handsome.
Thank you Jill. Oh, how very long ago it was. Who would have thought as a 19-year old I would be talking about a 60 year anniversary.
60 years ago!! You made a striking couple, and I’ve enjoyed reading snippets about your Scotsman. John and I have been married 53 years now. Time passes quickly.
Thank you, Anne. May you have many more years together.
Precious and romantic post!
Thank you. Yes, a very precious memory of a very special day.
Wonderful post! You did get married before I got borned. 😀
And Nancy, one day, if you’re lucky you will be as old as me and will have a suitcase of memories to look back on
How lovely is that, and what a precious memory of you and your father as well 🙂
Peter, thank you for your comment. Yes, very special memories that no one can take away.