Thursday 11-6 The most wonderful Girl in the World!

 Picture of the day

SO for now:

Wiley and Susie Harris had 2 girls and 3 boys. 88 years ago THEY welcomed their third Girl into the world.  They did not know She was made for me. She lived and grew up in Belmont, NC. 

 

It was 16-17 years before I was able to find her, BUT I knew I would find her.  And I did.

I almost blew it when I thought I was betting on a sure thing. When a fellow Marine and I made a bet we were getting married that weekend, the bet was $50 (nearly a month’s pay) to the one who did not get married.  Since it was a sure thing, Sherry had already agreed to marry me.

And then the other shoe dropped. I ignorantly told her about the bet. The sweetest, most beautiful girl in the world turned my world upside down when she said, “I will not marry you on a bet Jack Darnell, FORGET IT!”

AND SHE DIDN’T (that weekend) I did not lose $50 because the other guy didn’t get married either.

But she did marry me a few weeks later making me the luckiest Marine in the Corps.

Actually, the luckiest guy in the world.  That was nearly 70 years ago.  She is still the most beautiful girl in the world.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LOVE, SHERRY LUCILLE HARRIS DARNELL.

                        

Her smile sets my fields on fire. ;-)  I have NOT been the best husband, but I have always loved this girl, and appreciated her vast qualities.  WE have been a team.

For the past few years, I have created her BD card.  This year I found a card that said exactly how I feel. She will be surprised to get a commercial card. WE will go to Corky Bell’s Fish House (her choice) up in Palatka. We will go early so we will not travel in the dark.

I hope your day is good…..

Nite Shipslog

PS. 

Enjoy this life, I have and hope to continue.  My girl and I do realize how blessed we are to still have each other.  Oh I am sure she loves me too, I am a good dish washer you do not find that every day. ;-)

Love from FL