LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

cntrygrl

(357 posts) Mon Jan 5, 2015, 10:46 AM Jan 2015

Yes, dreams do come true and here's mine ->

Throughout my life I never thought I'd find the perfect woman for me. Well, on Sept 27, 1991, I did. My Mom loved her as well as the rest of my family. I only dreamed of finding 'her', marrying her and having our honeymoon at my favorite place - the Catskills. Well they all came true. We said our first vows on May 8, 1993 here In Flar-dee-DUH but, of course, we weren't 'legally' married. So we did research and found a woman in Canada who helped us arrange a full-fledged marriage. My sister and her husband graciously agreed that our honeymoon would take place at their farm - which I felt was "home". So on May 8, 2004 we were "legally" married in Ottawa, Ontario. The next day we drove back to the farm and had the very best honeymoon I could ever imagine with our loving family.

Here we are, twenty-three years after falling in love with my dream gal, the state we live in will recognize our marriage at 1 minute after midnight tonight. Dreams DO come true!! Last year was a totally horrific year for me but hopefully this new year will be much better.

Billie Garcia and I want to thank all involved in making this happen.

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Yes, dreams do come true and here's mine -> (Original Post) cntrygrl Jan 2015 OP

Congratulations, cntrygrl! Feral Child Jan 2015 #1

Thank you Feral Child, many who take their marriages and cntrygrl Jan 2015 #2

Some injustice is easing. Feral Child Jan 2015 #3

We have to keep it up too. Like you said .... cntrygrl Jan 2015 #4

Absolute and total agreement, cntrygrl. Feral Child Jan 2015 #5

Feral Child

(2,086 posts)

1. Congratulations, cntrygrl!

Reply to cntrygrl (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2015, 11:21 AM

Jan 2015

Most happy for you personally and for all those whose rights are finally being recognized.

cntrygrl

(357 posts)

2. Thank you Feral Child, many who take their marriages and

Reply to Feral Child (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 5, 2015, 12:59 PM

Jan 2015

vows 'lightly' have no clue how important this is for us. As a youngster I marched for equality, was bullied and beaten but stood my ground on the long, hard road to equality. Now that I'm an older gal I can only do my 'work' here on the net. LOL

Feral Child

(2,086 posts)

3. Some injustice is easing.

Reply to cntrygrl (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 5, 2015, 01:31 PM

Jan 2015

Still, much continues.

Most of us do what we can, even if it's just posting here to inspire, support and comfort those more capable.

It's all good, my Sister.

cntrygrl

(357 posts)

4. We have to keep it up too. Like you said ....

Reply to Feral Child (Reply #3)

Mon Jan 5, 2015, 07:25 PM

Jan 2015

'much continues' and not just towards the gay community.

Feral Child

(2,086 posts)

5. Absolute and total agreement, cntrygrl.

Reply to cntrygrl (Reply #4)

Tue Jan 6, 2015, 07:31 AM

Jan 2015

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