Actually this photo was taken about ten years into our marriage, but still qualifies as “the early years.” It’s in the book.
Five-year-old Justine asked me recently how Anne and I came together and married. Our granddaughter is very precocious, of course, but I thought her a bit young for such curiosity.
I told her that first we fell in love.
She asked, “How you know when you’re in love?”
I told her, “It’s when you want to be with someone all the time, and when you’re not with them, you’re thinking about them.”
She thought about that a moment and then said, “I know about that.”
“You do?”
“Yes,” she said, “That’s how it is with me and Ryder.”
Okay.
Watch out Ryder, whoever you are.
It was fifty years ago now (something we can hardly believe) Anne and I were in the throes of all this. And a month later, to the surprise of everyone including ourselves, we were married!
It’s a story, one I shared a couple of years ago on this blog. Now I’m making a book. I plan to have it ready for our big anniversary, next month.
It’ll be called, Our Lives Together, The Early Years. Here’s the Amazon description (when it comes out):
A photographic review of two individuals, how they came together, fell in love, and on a week’s notice, married. Then began the adventures and travels and attempts to find meaningful occupation, happiness, and ultimately meaning itself. Covers their childhood (briefly), their young adult years, and up through the fifth year of their marriage–and the birth (at home) of their first child. Full of charm, creativity, and many candid pictures.
So, that’s a teaser. In the meantime, I may share bits of that here on the blog. Let me know if you think that’s a good idea.
Meantime, pray for Justine. I’m thinking she’s a little too precocious.
Our Lives Together
Its About Life
10:22 am
Beautiful!
Will pray for Justine!
10:37 am
Looking forward to the book. Why stop at fifth year? (Unless there’s going to be a sequel?) By the way, Justine is very cute! Cracks me up.
10:55 am
I hope the books will be a way to teach young couples today how successful marriages come together…….. Nice
12:09 pm
Thanks, Dr. Allan, but I’m afraid it won’t be that kind of book. More like what God can do in spite of.
9:20 pm
Amen to that.
12:43 pm
Of course, you know I would love to see some of the photos online here! Love the one above! Anne looks so much like Allison!
1:54 pm
Praising God with you for his faithfulness as Grace and I prepare to celebrate our 50th Febuary 11.
Blessings,
Tom
3:00 pm
Married…on a week’s notice??? Congratulations for having such fine instincts!
3:43 pm
We, too, will be celebrating our wedding anniversary next month–on Feb. 5th, to be exact. I guess 1966 was a good year for both you and us. Here’s to the next 50!! Sheila
6:13 pm
GREAT Hyatt! Can hardly wait to see and read this book on you and your lovely ANNE! Love love Lisa
9:09 pm
That picture is so cute! It’s so cool to be married as long as you two have. So much in common with your art and your children and I’m sure that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Like everything else you two seem to do… It’s very inspirational. God bless. Happy anniversary….and looking forward to the book….
9:54 pm
Can’t wait to read the book!
7:17 am
Hyatt, a man of so many talents…congrats on 50 years and your book coming out. I look forward to reading and seeing the pictures, that make up this love story.
8:38 am
You and Anne are a melody and that is how you do art and write as well (both of you) one complementing the other! I am sure the book will be a collaborative melody as well and I for one can’t wait how God uses you to accomplish His great suggestion!
Hugs
10:57 am
Thanks Hyatt. I like the definition! And thanks for stopping in yesterday.
2:19 am
Ok very effective advertising! But a good advertising man never loses his/her class.
Somehow a comment you made a long time ago about ‘being a year on the couch’ in the early days has stuck with me….you’ve made up that year a few times over I imagine!
Glad that the young people are keeping you on your toes. I have a few over here who practise on Sylvia and I. The Cyber world and reality collide.
Count me for a few copies of the book…
Stay well and happy,
John
8:16 pm
Can’t wait!……we did know you just before that pix was taken!!!! …..and have thrilled through the years watching your lives (and love) grow……yes, am following Vernon on Allison’s blog and Justine is such a doll…..hope you can keep up with her. ☺️
9:22 pm
Hyatt and Anne,
Yes, we heard all about that wedding and you have made good use of your time together. 50 years is a long time but you all will have many more together.
Anne is a beautiful lady and she reminds me so much of Allison and her daughter Justine. They all 3 look so much alike.
Congratulations to you both on this 50th year that you are together.
Love and Hugs,
Becky Jones
11:46 am
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