I nicked that from the opening track to Peter Framptons fantastic album Frampton Comes Alive! Recorded (mostly) in San Franciso (couldn't resist).
April 15, 2009 marks the 12th anniversary of me and my misses.
Wow 12 years! It goes by so fast, yet again, it seems like forever that she has stood steadfast by my side. She has in fact been there since 1983. It wasn't until 1997 that I was, finally after much begging, able to convince her to make it official. But that's a love story for another occasion so I will stop, quickly, before I spoil the plot.
This year we were graced with 5 nights in San Francisco. What a great city. I'm re missed in remembering what an absolute gem of a city it is. The various cultures, the great sights and most of all the people! Yes, I do believe that, in years to come, good lord willing, we shall remember the people most of all. Not that we got to know any of them completely. After all, how well can you know someone after only 6 days? But it was their genuine graciousness that I'm sure will stand the test of time, to even my poor memory.
There are simply too many highlights to list. The dinners, the view from our hotel, oh that view. The walks up and down China Town and the Financial District. Joel, the concierge's concierge! Cosmin the bartender. Bumping into Paul Weller as I listened to his album HEAVY SOUL on my ModPod just hours before his show. Then there was the meeting of old friends for the very first time - ModJerry and Adlervan.
There were some tears and fears as we tried to forget, but knew in the back of our minds, that a full-on attack of the cancer that's contained within me, must be faced head on upon our immediate arrival back home. One can pretend, for only so long, that it doesn't exist before an innocent reminder brings the weight of it's reality crashing, heavily, back upon one's shoulders.
So now it's time to face Chemo, Radiation and at minimum 2 surgeries. But these are my cards (a full house I must admit) and I know that we will face each daily challenge head on. No matter how difficult the days ahead become, I will look back at my 12th wedding anniversary with great love for both the city and my bride!
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful words. I had asked Michelle to keep me posted on your treatment, and I got more than I asked for. Thank you. I have kept your family in my prayers, and will continue to do so. A fellow MHS alumni (Mike Pacini) has beaten the odds, so I have witnessed what faith, love, and family have the power to do. Tracy
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