6 years & still going strong

[Hoda]

Hey Y'all....

I almost forgot to share that this past "Mother's Day" was also our "Anniversary Day".  This was the first time they both came on the same day (and what a expensive double blast it turned out to be ). We've had our moments that all married folks go through, but I wouldn't trade my life now, for what it would have been like without my wife & son in my life. Married life is the hard, but most rewarding part of this special quest of ours. From time to time I reflect on that faithful day back in Sept of 99 when I boarded the jet for the first trip to Colombia. The great times at the "The Palace". Getting hit by the "Thunderbolt". Proposing by candle light with Andreas Bocelli playing in the background at the El Cortille.....

I wouldn't trade none of it....

[Jeff S]

Congrats Hoda. Glad to hear your doing well. Glad to see you posting again, too.

[Dan]

Hey Y'all....

I almost forgot to share that this past "Mother's Day" was also our "Anniversary Day".  This was the first time they both came on the same day (and what a expensive double blast it turned out to be ). We've had our moments that all married folks go through, but I wouldn't trade my life now, for what it would have been like without my wife & son in my life. Married life is the hard, but most rewarding part of this special quest of ours. From time to time I reflect on that faithful day back in Sept of 99 when I boarded the jet for the first trip to Colombia. The great times at the "The Palace". Getting hit by the "Thunderbolt". Proposing by candle light with Andreas Bocelli playing in the background at the El Cortille.....

I wouldn't trade none of it....

Congrats to you Hoda - and the missus.

- Dan

[soltero]

Hey Y'all....

I almost forgot to share that this past "Mother's Day" was also our "Anniversary Day".  This was the first time they both came on the same day (and what a expensive double blast it turned out to be ). We've had our moments that all married folks go through, but I wouldn't trade my life now, for what it would have been like without my wife & son in my life. Married life is the hard, but most rewarding part of this special quest of ours. From time to time I reflect on that faithful day back in Sept of 99 when I boarded the jet for the first trip to Colombia. The great times at the "The Palace". Getting hit by the "Thunderbolt". Proposing by candle light with Andreas Bocelli playing in the background at the El Cortille.....

I wouldn't trade none of it....

Hoda, Congrats and many more years of (mostly) bliss! I have a selfish reason for wanting your happiness to continue as long as possible...when my little bundle get's here, guess who I am going to be putting her in touch with when we go through those "misunderstandings"! LOL! 

[Patrick]

Congratulations Hoda.  I like the realistic way you reflect on long-term marriage.  It's not ALL fun, but it's certainly worth the occasional bad spot.  You need to find a good source for Mother's Day/Anniversary cards before the double whammy hits you again.

[raycjs]

Congratulations Hoda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ray

[Bear]

Awesome Dude!.  I couldn't agree more!  Its like I went from he ll to Heaven.  And as you can see from the picture to your right I just don't know how I could be happier.  Glad to here things worked out for you.

The Bear Family

[catz]

Huge Congratulations Hoda!

I've found it to be exactly as you mentioned. Few bumps and twists along the way but I could not have found a better partner, friend, woman, and wife.

Here's to a whole lot more anniversary's in your future! <Raises glass and takes a big drink!>

[Hoda]

Congrats Hoda. Glad to hear your doing well. Glad to see you posting again, too.

Thanks much for the well wishes. I hope, that I can help some members see the "long term" picture/issues that they'll come across...

[Hoda]

Congratulations Hoda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ray

Ray & Dan,

thanks much...I probably couldn't have done it without this board.

[Hoda]

Hoda, Congrats and many more years of (mostly) bliss! I have a selfish reason for wanting your happiness to continue as long as possible...when my little bundle get's here, guess who I am going to be putting her in touch with when we go through those "misunderstandings"! LOL! 

Bro, you don't know it yet....But we're gonna be in your living room before we or the ladies talk on the phone. While they're talking/shopping for HOURS....We'll be able to creep away for a bit . Trust me...they won't miss for a few hours

Remember...you're married, not dead

[Hoda]

Congratulations Hoda.  I like the realistic way you reflect on long-term marriage.  It's not ALL fun, but it's certainly worth the occasional bad spot.  You need to find a good source for Mother's Day/Anniversary cards before the double whammy hits you again.

When I first saw that the two special days fell on the first day....I was like, dayyum, I'm gonna be taxed  It all worked out, but I need to check in the future when it happens again. She really loved the two separate cards & a dozen roses for each year of marriage....

Dayyum, I'm good 

[Hoda]

Awesome Dude!.  I couldn't agree more!  Its like I went from he ll to Heaven.  And as you can see from the picture to your right I just don't know how I could be happier.  Glad to here things worked out for you.

The Bear Family

Dayyum...You've taken care of our quota of children to the population  All too often, guys don't realize or talk/post about the "hell to heaven" situations that you'll go through. No matter where "you find or been found by love"....you still have work to do. I've followed you quest for years, my friend. You're experiences have been instrumental to mine & other's success...

thanks much....

[Hoda]

Huge Congratulations Hoda!

I've found it to be exactly as you mentioned. Few bumps and twists along the way but I could not have found a better partner, friend, woman, and wife.

Here's to a whole lot more anniversary's in your future! <Raises glass and takes a big drink!>

C-man,

On the real...it was scary on how some of your experiences mirrored some of the moments in my marriage. There's gonna be bumps, twist & turns during the relationship. I've found, that I needed to take a step back, along with a taking a deep breath to resolve any issue that has come up....

BTW...Just how BIG is this drink & how many are YOU PAYING FOR 

[soltero]

Remember...you're married, not dead

You are going to have to cut that out...

You have already got me saying it! 

[Dave H]

Hi Hoda,

Congratulations! I am happy to hear everything is going great! I always love to hear another success story!

Dave H.

[catz]

BTW...Just how BIG is this drink & how many are YOU PAYING FOR 

As big as it needs to be and I'll buy 'till you fall off the bar stool! 

[michaelb]

Hey, Hoda.......congratulations.

[sawyer1370]

Hoda, Man that is a name from the past.  Glad to see some others with years of happy marriages are posting.  Our 9 year wedding anniversary is next week.  Man how the time just goes by.  Glad to hear you and the family are doing well!

[Red Clay]

Good to hear from you, congrats on your success. My wife and I are working on our 8th year of marriage.

Please don't be a stranger. I will always have a soft spot for those old times on the forum, Pete, Hound, yourself, etc.

[slojas1]

Love that picture of the little one! Congrats on your 6 years. We will be celebrating 4 in September. Man, times fun when your having flies.  (said one little froggie to the other). Keep up the good work.

[Hoda]

It really does my heart good hearing from guys I've know since 99.....

Great to hear I'm in such greate company

Blessings to all....Hoda

[skiboy]

Hoda,

Congrats on your anniversary! It certainly sounds like all of your hard work to find that someone special really paid off.  I hope that my situation will be the same for me and my fiance as well.  Again, congrats on your anniversary.

Greg

[Pacino]

Hey Y'all....

I almost forgot to share that this past "Mother's Day" was also our "Anniversary Day".  This was the first time they both came on the same day (and what a expensive double blast it turned out to be ). We've had our moments that all married folks go through, but I wouldn't trade my life now, for what it would have been like without my wife & son in my life. Married life is the hard, but most rewarding part of this special quest of ours. From time to time I reflect on that faithful day back in Sept of 99 when I boarded the jet for the first trip to Colombia. The great times at the "The Palace". Getting hit by the "Thunderbolt". Proposing by candle light with Andreas Bocelli playing in the background at the El Cortille.....

I wouldn't trade none of it....

I was lucky enough to have met Hoda in 1999 at the Palace.  Bro you are a true gentlemen and I'm so happy for you and your family.  From what I recall didn't your wife beat your ass on the basketball court 

Glad to hear you guys are still going strong...

[mattman]

Congrats! Stories like yours keeps me going!!