Adam will be home on June 10

I just called in his credit card and booked his flight, for ten days we will be together, during that time i am getting married. I have never felt so in love, tonight, i asked him if he wanted me to return to Italy with him and he said that he was afraid it would break my heart when he goes to Iraq next year. they stay there for year plus terms of duty. i dont know how we are going to manage. i am scared so many times, but Adam always says, I promise I will come home.

i am scared but he has reminded me of all the hurdles we have gone through and all the times i told him i couldnt do it.... he reminded me i always got through all that life tossed our way, he says i am brave and that most wemon would not want this, but if you guys knew him, you would realize that he is one in a million. anyway i am gonna be mrs. shapiro, my first name is also of hebrew origin , how funny, and i am 100% irish....he he... anyway, june 10 is not that far away.

Congratulations, Kitty!! I'm very happy for you and Adam.

You've got such a unique LDR because it's military related. You've got that added stress of the worries that go with being a military wife. But, we'll be here to support you every step of the way.

Be sure and post pictures of your wedding! :D

What great news, not only do you get to see the love of your life but get to start your new journey as man and wife.

Congratulations, we are happy for you.

Cindy and LS

Mrs. Shapiro, don't forget to send us pictures!

A wedding, now this is serious, girls, we have to organize something!

What are you going to wear, Kitty?

I think this calls for another bachelorette party......


*** CALLS FOR OUR BACHELORETTE PARTY EXPERT........ YOOO HOOOO SALLY!!!!!!!!!****

what to wear? i dunno, Adam wants a real wedding dress and i said fine.... but I am getting the jitters, we have a beautiful park with a gazebo close by and I thought I would show that to him or let him decide if he wanted to do it at home. the big news is my daughter is supportive and that makes it so much easier.

you know, this is nerve wracking. we are going to try and spend more time together possibly in September, but deep down i feel this is so right, and i never felt that way before.

thank you for your encouragement, you have NO NO idea how much this board has become my companion when i am lonely, it also has made me stronger, i am grateful i am around so many like minded people who have the same type of relationship as i have, if i were alone without this group i know i would not be as confident as i am today.

the more time i have in this relationship the more i understand on deeper levels why the age gap relationship works, it really is about respect, not being with a man as a extension of his success or sexual prowess or because i am attractive therefore making him attractive..... i am beginning to understand this more and more, Adam is not competing with me, not intimidated if i make more money, not critisizing my decisions, he is actually thrilled when things work out professionally or personally. but being who i am i need a man i also respect, his integrity and sweetness and sincere kindness to others just truly inspires me to be a better person, and obviously his work ethic is good, the army life is quite demanding.

so thank you kind people, thank you for being there when i am alone. peace and love, rina

Originally posted by kittylane
the more time i have in this relationship the more i understand on deeper levels why the age gap relationship works, it really is about respect, not being with a man as a extension of his success or sexual prowess ...

... Adam is not competing with me, not intimidated if i make more money, not critisizing my decisions, he is actually thrilled when things work out professionally or personally. but being who i am i need a man i also respect, his integrity and sweetness and sincere kindness to others just truly inspires me to be a better person

I couldn't have put it better, Kitty, that's exactly how I feel, plus this incredible chemistry that happened between us and that I had never experienced before, not on a mutual level.

I am so happy you'll be together soon!

And Whiterose, we could also do a thread of Wedding Wishes and Gifts... what do you think?

kittylane...

so happy for you!!! in my thoughts and wishing you every blessing and happiness. deserved, earned....

Originally posted by MariaLux



And Whiterose, we could also do a thread of Wedding Wishes and Gifts... what do you think?

I love that idea. It would be like a virtual bridal shower. Where would be a good place for it? Maybe in Chit Chat? Would you want to begin it Maria?

I think you should have the honours ;)!!! I would start it the week Kitty gets married! How about that?

I am soooo happy for you. Us Florida girls should get together sometime! I think we are all so very lucky to have found this wonderful board and these wonderful women!


Joi

Great idea, Maria!

Kitty, do you have an exact date set yet? If not, I'll mark my calendar to remind me to set up a thread a few days before the 10th. We'll have a wedding party. :D

Congratulations! I definitely think that you should move to Italy or even to Turkey, which neighbors Iraq. The Mediterranean coast there is lovely and inexpensive. But, yes, try to stay close to him.

gee thanks, i am so touched, thanks for the congrats, i am not sure when we are getting married exactly since we have to get the license and wait three days before we can get married according to florida law, so we are hoping to get in on the 11 of June, and go from there. I will let you all know. kitty

Congratulations! Wow, another Ageless wedding. This is wonderful!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I think it is wonderful that you are gettting married. And I agree with those who suggested you move to Italy to be closer to your husband. That is why I am living in Australia. This is where my husband is. This is where he works, and he loves it here. He was willing to move to the US, but for now we are here in Melbourne, enjoying every day we have together while immigration processes my paperwork that will allow me permanent residency.

Whiterose....This forum is great!!! I have read through the threads, but because it is midnight here in Australia, I will wait to post until tomorrow. But I have a few things to add about LDR's. I am so thankful that me and my husband are no longer dealing with the distance issue. Three years was long enough, although we would have stayed in it longer if the need had been there.

Anyway, goodnight for now!

....to the BOTH of you! I think it takes TWO very special people to deal with the situation you are both facing. Best wishes for June and the future.

Dear Kitty,

I am SO happy for you! I know how you have struggled with this LDR with Adam being in the military and away.

I've been gone for a few days visiting Phil, so I'm just catching up! But the GREAT news is that about the time that you and Adam are getting married, Phil and I will be LDR no more as well.

I hope everything just falls into place for you two. You have your heart in the right place and I admire your spirit and courage.

Yeah. A wedding!

How totally fantastic.

Best wishes for a beautiful and special day and for an abundant and happy future together.

:)

Kittylane

Best of luck to you and Adam on your upcoming wedding.