"Gary,
STILL,
After All These Years..."

I love you with every beat of my heart,
With every breath I take.
I've loved you when we've been together.
I've loved you when we've been apart.
For thirty-seven years,
I've willingly worn your name.
We've made each other complete.
And
For many, many MORE,
We'll continue the same!



We've weathered storms.
We've sailed calm seas.
We've ALWAYS been right from the start,
'You & Me'

For thirty years you served our country
With me by your side, a willing partner.
Helping to bring our dreams to life.
I've tried hard to be a blessing as your wife.

Between us we've created life anew.
Raised them to bloom,
Into a handsome son and a lovely daughter.
Teaching them to stand tall.
To do their best.
To be proud of who they are.
Grateful for where they came from.
Showing them a love for Christ Jesus.

We've traveled the world together and apart.
Seen marvellous sights.
Made memories that will not be erased.
I've waited in airports.
Passed time along seashores.
Watched to see you walk my way.
Just for a glimpse of your face.
Just to wave as you passed by.
Just to run into your arms.
To cover your face with kisses.
We've been what we hoped God called 'us' to be.
We've had tearful goodbyes.
Lovely 'hellos'
We've forsaken all others to cling to 'our' heart.

The Spring of our life was fresh as dew.
Bright with sunshine.
Filled with expectations.
Our beginning.
Then Summer came.
Our life was filled with sand & waves.
Dreams that came to fruition.
Causing us to be filled with joy!
Now,we enter the Fall of our life,
New challenges we'll meet.
A new road is set before us.
I can see the changes coming.
Feel the breeze on my face.
Blessings that will blend our branches.
One beginning where the other ends.
A blending that can only come from roots that are deep.
Always, side by side.
I'll love you when the Winter arrives.
I'll love you till God calls us Home.
Even then we'll be together in Eternity.



God Bless you my love,
On this our day of our 35th Anniversary.
May our Lord guide and direct you.
May He comfort you in your needs.
May He continue to grow 'us' together.
And keep us ALWAYS,
' You & Me.'

BY
Roberta Rogers Wilcox
@2002
Revised each year, latest 2008

This Day That Is strictly OURS!!
April 2,1971
Our Wedding Day












WEDDING DAY
April 2,1971
Miami,Florida



TWENTY YEARS
Okinawa,Japan



THIRTY YEARS
Myrtle Beach,South Carolina



June 22,2001
RETIREMENT
Court House Bay,CLNC




January 2001


July 2001