On the occasion of Ric’s birthday, it’s difficult not to feel deep gratitude for this dear man I’ve had the pleasure of sharing life with these past sixteen years.
From those first witty exchanges online to our initial meetings, I was intrigued: here was a man with intelligence and passion that listened and responded, encouraging dialogue.
How our life has grown and evolved since those early days – all to Ric’s credit. Even in hardship, he has held us up, never one to back down from challenge.
On this day, remembering all the joy, and tears we have shared, I am especially grateful for the adventures, and to have said “I do” to a man who would enrich my life for many years to come.
I hope these aging years are kind to you, my love.
One Woman's Quest II 
Marvelous post! Happy birthday to Ric – happy years ahead to both of you.
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Thanks Jazz.
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Such a lovely post for your beloved. Happy birthday, Ric. (I see you have a love for photography also. ) You look so beautiful and happy, V.J. 🙂
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Thanks, Olga. That pic was from our first trip away together – back when we were dating. Healthier (and thinner) days. Ric had the photography bug well before me. He created a monster when he passed me one of his cameras.
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I’m very simple with my photographic equipment, which is none. Not even a tripod, which I yearn to get one day. Ric must have lots of special lenses.
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Ric has all the bells and whistles. I use a simple point and shoot. Actually, I recently got a new camera, just because I have trouble holding it up – so I went for lightness.
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This post is kind and gentle. Lucky to have each other. Happy Birthday, Ric.
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Thank you. We are truly blessed.
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So very sweet and moving. It sounds like you are both lucky. 🙂
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Ah, thanks.
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Happy Birthday Ric!
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Thanks, Colin.
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Happy happy birthday to Ric! You two are truly blessed to have found one another, and I hope you fully enjoy celebrating his special day today.
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Thanks Terri. So far, it’s a sleep-in. Storms here kept us up most of the night, lol.
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Oh yikes! They haven’t said anything about us getting storms here, but that heavy rain is moving our way in the wee hours of the morning tomorrow.
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It has been strange weather this year – all over the place.
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A beautiful tribute to the one you love.
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Thank you. He deserves it.
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