December 6th, thirty years of marriage. Where did time go? How did it happen? How do you measure thirty years? 

More than half my life, three talented children, two Scotty dogs, four moves in two countries, all our parents gone, a grandbaby, retirement (ours!) plans, joys and sadness, ups and downs, give and take…

Did I ever tell the story of how we met? I think I did. I took a stained glass course and he was the teacher. After a few dates he said, "If you're going to get serious with me, you have to move to a place called Lions Bay, BC." 

"Oh, OK" this New York-raised-near-the-city girl said. 

And the rest is history.

Santorini – November 2012:

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15 responses to “Thirty years”

  1. Emma Avatar

    Many congratulations.
    It was our 30th in July. Where did the time go?

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  2. Kate Avatar

    Congratulations Li and Mr. Li! 🙂 30 years! 10 years of being together— any advice on how to make it 20 more? (w/o killing him…lol)

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  3. Carole Avatar

    Happy Anniversary and many more!

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  4. Kristen Avatar

    Happy Anniversary! It’s a real milestone. Our 30th will be December 18, and I ask myself the same questions you pose.

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  5. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    Happy Anniversary!

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  6. Linda B. Avatar
    Linda B.

    Yay for you! Happy anniversary! 30 years? Isn’t that the “pearl” anniversary? 😉

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  7. Nursenikkiknits Avatar

    A beautiful life-in-progress story… Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!!

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  8. Dorothy Avatar

    Happy Anniversary’. I love to hear of long, happy marriages. Hope you’re still blogging on your 50th!

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  9. Margaret Smith Avatar
    Margaret Smith

    That’s wonderful!!!!! You are a perfect match – 2 free spirits melded together but still 2 human beings each doing what you like to do on your own. I’m so glad we met you guys and I can assure you you will celebrate your 50th – we know what it takes and you’ve got it!! See you in the Spring and I’m looking for a primbe rib you can roast for us!! Love, Margaret and Wayne

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  10. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    I’m so happy to have been a part of that history; I love you guys so much.
    (‘Pretty snappy footwear there, Li!)

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  11. Jo Avatar

    Congratulations!

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  12. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    I was looking for a pattern for a herringbone scarf and I found yours in Ravelry and I really like it. Is it still available for free? I’d love a copy if it’s still available.
    Thank you,
    Suzanne

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  13. Elina Avatar
    Elina

    ❤ Love you both. I’m lucky to be learning from the best.

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  14. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    I think you might kill me if I met a guy and agreed to move to a different country after three dates 😉

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  15. Rosemary Foti Avatar
    Rosemary Foti

    Congratulations to you the Danish Barbie and Ken. I will be married 29 years on Jan. 14th. Time flies when you are having fun and your Mother-in-Law lives with you.

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