I had done this post which was SUPPOSE to post on October 4th and didn't!!!
Due to the events which occurred it got lost in the shuffle of things but I found it today and wanted to post it anyway as a tribute to him, even if 25 days late and a repaired heart!
1958-2008
Golden (50th) Anniversary
My Husband, Mickey Wayne Joyce
Husband & Father Extraordinaire
We are celebrating our 50th today!! When we return from our trip I'll share that with you but for today I wanted to tell & show you about this wonderful man, my husband.
October 4, 1958
This is a meme I've seen on several blogs and thought it would be a good way for you to learn a little more about my man.
This is a meme I've seen on several blogs and thought it would be a good way for you to learn a little more about my man.
1. He's sitting in front of the TV; what is on the screen? Preferably John Wayne or some other western
-Jacque(4).jpg)
-Jacque(4).jpg)
1960 - Juarez, Mexico with his built-in family of girls he loves!
Suzette, Jacque & me!!!!
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Blue Cheese
+-+Jacque+(9)+-+David+(6+mo.).jpg)
1964 - The addition of our first son, David.
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Boiled Okra
1971 - The addition of our 2nd son, & youngest child, Marc.
4. You go to a bar. What does he order? We don't go to bars....
1977 - The girls are grown & not at home so this is our little family.
5. Where did he go to high school? Humboldt, Tennessee
1979 - In his Real Estate Broker days
6. What size shoe does he wear? 11
+Susan(42).jpg)
1980 - With new hot air balloon - Suzy Blue
+Susan(42).jpg)
1980 - With new hot air balloon - Suzy Blue
7. If he was to collect anything what would it be? Bees & Gold Coins
+&+Susan+(45)+Joyce.jpg)
1983 - 25th Anniversary
8. What is his favorite kind of sandwich? Cheeseburger
1985 - Struggling to hold our marriage together.
Don't ever give up on your marriage!!
We are living proof of this as we celebrate our 50th.
9. What would this person eat every day if he could? Steak & potatoes
1988 - Renewing our wedding vows - 30th Anniversary
1988 - Renewing our wedding vows - 30th Anniversary
10. What is his favorite cereal? Oatmeal
1995 - Addition of 2 granddaughters, Jessica & Oksana
11. What would he never wear? A dress
Susan(59)Marc(27)Mickey((64)Suzette(42).jpg)
1996 - David is home after 10 years!!!!
12. What is his favorite sports team. He doesn't have one
Suzette(48)Marc(33)Aric(3)Susan)65)Kim(29)Oksana(7)Mickey(70).jpg)
2002 - We've add our 1st Grandson, Aric
13. Who will he vote for? McCain/Palin
2007 - Our entire family
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Tell him how to drive & spend too much time blogging
16. How many states has he lived in? 9 & travelled to all 50 and the Providences of Canada
17. What is his heritage? Irish
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? German Chocolate
19. Did he play sports in high school? Football 1 year and then Marching band (tuba)
20. What could he spend hours doing? Watching westerns
It was hard to find pictures of just Mickey because his life revolves around His Lord & His Family. I am so thankful and blessed to have shared 50 years with this wonderful man.
I love that YOU are his best friend!!! Really enjoyed this Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool post. Happy Anniversary! I might do this meme later.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Susan - you are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful beautiful tribute to your marriage and your husband! I love all the pictures Susan. I have often said that it's our friendship that sustains us during the rough times. It's important to be friends with your spouse.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary and Praise God for bringing you through so much!
love,
Susan
I loved seeing all the pictures Susan! What an amazing fifty years you have had with Mickey! You are such a blessing to each other, because you are both so special!
ReplyDeleteI feel so special to have been included(along with everyone) to read about your special man. You exemplify the way marriage is...it is not for the tenderhearted and it is work...but it is ever so worth it.
ReplyDeleteLove all the photos of the family...I look forward to this myself:)
Thanks for sharing your family with us...makes us feel like we are part of your gang!
Jennifer
What a wonderful tribute to making it work - how God can transform the lives and marriages of those willing to be led by Him!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you both!
Shirley
I did this meme, too. I can't believe I know so much about John, well, except for his shoe size.
ReplyDeleteAww, this was so wonderful! I thoroughly enjoyed your tribute to your husband and wish you many more years together. Nice meme!
ReplyDeleteSusan that was such a beautiful tribute through words and pictures. You have a beautiful family. Inspirational being married for 50 years.
ReplyDeleteVery fun post to walk back through your life with Mickey. I love all the different glasses and hair styles you had :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I ever got to send you my wishes for many more years and years better than all you've shared already! Yes, you month has been wild, but praise God for the joy you are sharing.
I'm glad you posted it, it's never too late! I enjoyed reading about him, and seeing all the neat photos!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
what a beautiful post and tribute to mickey. i loved all the pictures. not only to see the changes through the years, but the obvious love that shines so brightly from each one.
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary to the both of you!
maybe some day you could expound on some of the difficulties you encountered in your marriage and how you kept it together. we could all learn from such lessons.
Awww...what a great post. I loved seeing all the pics too. You sure have one lovely family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again on your milestone of 50 years!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that spouses are each others' best friend. I think that's the way it should be.
And yes, it IS worth it to stick it through the hard times. The end result is so much better!
~ Leanne
Gorgeous, you two, just Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, again!
The pictures are fine memories!
Do you still wear glasses?
Loved how you renewed the vows at 30 yrs.
This is such a great post! I know what you mean about not giving up on your marriage! We have had our rough spots as well but have come out all the more stronger.
ReplyDeleteSo Congratulations to your anniversary, belatedly!
Hi Susan! This is a beautiful anniversary tribute! I enjoyed your pictures also and so glad you shared them! I am so far behind in my blogging and am so sorry about Mickey's health problems and surgery. I hope and pray that his test results come back good and that he continues to improve and grow stronger daily! Praises be to God for what He has already done in Mickey's situation! :)
ReplyDelete....and, If our spouse is our best friend, then we are truly blessed! :) ~hugs, Rhonda
What a loving and touching tribute to the man with whom you've spent fifty wonderful years.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are just great!
Your love for each other just shines through this post (and all the others you write about him.)
My prayers continue as Mickey recuperates.
xo
Congratulations! We rejoice with you.
ReplyDeleteTo see all the pictures and the progression of you two, OH! I loved it! Beautiful love story.
ReplyDeleteOOOhOOO that was great to read I enjoyed you sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post about family and love. It was great to see the photos of your family through the years and all the addition along the way.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Thank you for the prayer reminder. I loved this post, and am copying it to honor my hubby on his upcoming b-day. Thank you for sharing your love (during the ups and the downs:). Happy Anniversary! 50 years is incredible!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed all the old photos on full screen. How I remember the big glasses and big hair days. Susan you have got younger as the years pass by.
ReplyDeleteI have an award for you on my b log.
I just loved this, Susan...such wonderful pictures! And look how absolutely stunning you both are in that wedding picture!
ReplyDelete(You were married just one year after my parents (but sadly my dad passed away 20 yrs ago)
A very, very happy anniversary to you both!!!
This is so beautiful Susan, may god bless you and keep you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to two beautiful folks it is a pleasure to chat with all the way from Australia ever single week.
You are truly blessed.
Lee-ann
Wonderful post, Susan!! It's so encouraging...especially to read that you almost ended it, but that God restored your relationship. My son and DIL have been divorced for a few months now, but there are still glints of hope as he comes home on leave next week. Please pray for them and their three children (and please don't comment re: this issue on my blog.)
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You Both!
This was so much fun to read Susan. I am inspired to read this, and I hope one day to have such a great legacy of marriage myself. Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteOH, Susan!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a testimony to God's faithfulness! You are a precious, precious couple and I am SO thankful that you are sharing your wonderful marriage (and widsom) with those of us following behind you.
Happy, happy anniversary!!
Loved seeing all these photos. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration!
T loves to watch westerns too!
I LOVED this post! It was wonderful watching you two grow together and see how you changed over the years.
ReplyDelete(((Susan)))