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A Momentous Occasion

By Ed DeChristopher

Real Estate Agent with Fredericksburg Realty, Inc.

May 27, 2008 07:30 AM

On June 9th, 2008 my wife and I will celebrate our Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary.

We married in Corning NY the day after I graduated from Alfred University in Alfred New York. My wife Carol was attending nursing school at Alfred and was studying at Corning Hospital.

We left NY state and have been all over the world since then. We have lived in many states and many countries over the past 50 years and are now settled (for the time being) in Fredericksburg VA.

Lots have changed in 50 years and I am afraid my classmates will not recognize me. Fifty years have resulted in many biological changes and some physiological ones too.

As a result, I have embarked on a strict regimen of exercises.

However, I don't think that they are working. I fear that many will say "Who is that?" Can you imagine, they will not recognize me! I don't think I look much different. A few more grey hairs and about 35 pounds. Gravity has taken its toll and my barrell chest has become a rubber tire around my waist.

Folks there is not much time left. I need some help. Please oh Please let me know what I can do to keep from being so embarassed at my appearance. It has to be quick though. Only a few days left. Help me. Please help me. I may become depressed and have a breakdown.

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Melody Botting

Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX

You Deserve The Best

There is always going to be one person in the room who looks better than you and one that always will look worse. Forget about it and try to enjoy time.

May 27, 2008 07:40 AM

Ed DeChristopher

Fredericksburg Realty, Inc. - Fredericksburg, VA

CRS Fredericksburg VA

Melody - Am afraid that if I see the one that looks worse I will have to call the hospital!

May 29, 2008 07:15 AM

Jim Crawford

Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA

Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

First of all congratulations to Carol and yourself! You don't have a thing to worry about!

May 29, 2008 07:44 AM

James Wexler

wexzilla.com - Scottsdale, AZ

Great piece. You have the fact that you have been happily married for 50 years on your resume. I hope some of your classmates can say the same, but I doubt it. Congrats!

by the way, Do you have an outside blog that I can add to my Blogroll ?

Thanks and look forward to reading your thoughts on the world of real estate.

Jun 16, 2008 05:22 PM

Jim - Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. Fact is that i survived the weekend. At first group meeting I thought that I had gone into the wrong room. Was convinced that I was among the class of '48. They all looked much older than Carol and me. After I looked into their eyes I could see that I was in the correct room. Funny thing, it's the eyes that you recognize. It was a lot of fun. Recommend it. Carol and I also want to thank you and Ellen (publicly) for the nice card and gift. We really appreciate it.

James - Actually, there were quite a few of the class that will have been married for 50 years this month. Two couples got married before we did and they too were in attendance. Must have been something in the water (or beer)!

Jun 16, 2008 11:11 PM

Ed, Ellen and I are very happy for you for you anniversay, and your reunion. The anniversary was the bigger event in my own mind! Congratulations!

Jun 17, 2008 01:26 AM

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