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CHRISTINE
CHRISTINE

Greetings WeddingWire Community. I've been told I haven't introduced myself so here goes - I'm a south Florida resident of more than 35 years. My best... View More

Greetings WeddingWire Community. I've been told I haven't introduced myself so here goes - I'm a south Florida resident of more than 35 years. My best friend and husband of 21 years passed away after a brief (4-month) bout with lung cancer in February of 2016. He left me and our 14-year-old son shell shocked. But time truly heals all wounds and I don't think my husband would want his 53-year-old widow to spend her life alone. I met my fiance, Rusty, in January of this year and we hit it off instantly. He had lost his best friend and wife of 34 years 11 months earlier and was still in the shock that the first year of widowhood does to a person. Neither one of us expected to every meet a second soul-mate, but that is what our Good Lord had in mind. We have four children between us, his daughters ages 21, 23 and 25 and my now 17-year-old son. We both thank God every single day for His plan to bring us together - neither one of us can really believe it. At our ages (I'm 56 and he is 59) we fully appreciate that today is a gift but tomorrow is not promised. We live each day to the fullest while planning wonderful celebration of our love for next July.

Happily married 🎉

July 27, 2019

2463days 22hrs

Lynnie commented:

2682 days ago

It's engagement season!! 💍 Did you share your proposal news on social media? Come tell us about it in this community conversation: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/did-you-announce-your-engagement-on-social-media/705789c3e06b5251.html

CHRISTINE commented:

2712 days ago

Alicia Donelan Photography, Delray Beach. She was amazing for our engagement shoot!

Lynnie commented:

2718 days ago

Calling all Florida couples! Who is your wedding photographer? Come share your local recommendations with local couples in this community discussion: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/lets-talk-about-local-photographers/84b2b270f9e11ae0.html

Lynnie commented:

2744 days ago

I'm in love with the shape of you! ❤️💍💐 Come tell us the shape of your ring, dress, and bouquet in these community discussions: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/what-shape-is-your-ring/66c17bcb6f4f7286.html

CHRISTINE

I earned a badge!

2744 days ago

Vogue

A picture IS worth a thousand words! You've earned this medal for sharing your first photo with the Community.

Rebecca commented:

2745 days ago

Hey Christine! I saw you’re getting married in July. We’d love to hear more about your wedding! Click on over to this community discussion and share your plans with other July 2019 couples: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/july-2019-brides/eeddc11754dcc854.html

CHRISTINE

I earned a badge!

2793 days ago

Hot Streak

Hot streak! You can't get enough of the WeddingWire community, can you? Thanks for being a loyal community member and visiting us 5 days in a row.

Lynnie commented:

2810 days ago

Relationships (and wedding planning) are filled with a whole bunch of "firsts" - and we want to hear about yours!! Come tell us all about your firsts by answering these questions: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/firsts/147f7859ce5977e1.html

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