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dicksbro
05-08-2006, 06:42 AM
This coming weekend is a very special weekend. Naturally, Sunday is Mother’s Day and so for my wife and for all you ladies here at Pixies; a sincere and heartfelt wish for the happiest of Mother’s Days ever. Whether you’ve had children or not, women seem supremely blessed with a nuturing and caring demeanor and so, therefore, are all entitled to have special respect and honor paid to you this weekend (and every day).

For me, there’s a very special reason to celebrate this weekend. Not only is my beautiful wife the mother of our seven children, but Sunday the 14th is also the 46th anniversary of the day the two of us met on a blind date. Truly one of the most important and wonderful days of my life. In June we’ll celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary, but since the day we met; our meeting anniversary has an especially important day in our lives. I know and appreciate the blessing she has been in my life. God has been good to me.

Monday will also be special. It’ll be the fourth anniversary of my joining Pixies and a very special family of people. I‘ve really enjoyed these four years and the chance to get to know several of you.

All of you are very special to me. I am so impressed with the wisdom and compassion that I see here. We have fun; we kid, we joke, we tease and flirt … and if that‘s all it was, it would be special. But more than that, I‘ve seen people rally around one another at times of stress; or when weather or the world are bearing down. I‘ve seen expressions of concern when a member of our “family“ is gone for a few days and the joy when, at last, the person logs back in. Many families are not as open in the their love for one another as what I see here.

My wife is only slowly getting the hang of using the computer and hasn‘t joined Pixies yet; but she‘s come to know many of you and so when I say Lixy or IAKG or PF or Lilith or Steph or IWM or Sharni or DM383 or jseal or any of a dozen more of you … she knows who I mean. My wife runs a Before and After Care program at a parochial school; and when I mention that any of you are concerned about something in your lives or celebrating something truly wonderful or facing an important event; she has the children she watches pray for you. Prayers of concern and or prayers of joy depending on what’s happening. Like me, she has come to love you all. And, of course, the two of us also pray for you … every day.

As I have in the past, I will apologize if I’ve ever said or done anything to hurt anyone here. I love to joke and kid and may sometimes go a bit far; and, I know my somewhat conservative leanings may not match everyone’s perspective on life. But never would I intentionally do anything to cause you grief or pain. You’re each far too special for that. I just thank you all for accepting me and putting up with me ... me and my silly jokes (did I hear groaning? ;) ).

Anyway, enough rambling. I love you and God bless you all!

DB

Oldfart
05-08-2006, 07:13 AM
Rambling?

IAKaraokeGirl
05-08-2006, 07:21 AM
As one who also remembers dates like that, DB, I totally understand--and I can comprehend how important the next several days will be to both you and Mrs. DB. I know I am fortunate to have made you both a part of my life, and I know my world is a better place because of your friendship. You will be in my thoughts this very special weekend.

jseal
05-08-2006, 07:43 AM
dicksbro,

Good stuff. Congratulations. :)

Thank you,

John

imaginewithme
05-08-2006, 07:46 AM
Dicksbro,
First of all congratulations on your upcoming anniversaries! Wow, 46 years together and I thought 17 was an accomplishment! We all have a lot to learn from the two of you.

Secondly, you're one of the greatest people and I'm glad to call you a friend. You've been part of some really important times in my life and are always going out of your way to bring a smile to my family. I want to learn to be more like that definately!

Enjoy your upcoming anniversaries! I know I wouldn't be the same without you around here and I'm sure everyone else feels the same!

Give Mrs. a hug from us here.

Hugs to you

IWM

wyndhy
05-08-2006, 09:17 AM
aw, thanks, db and a very happy anniversaries to you and yours!! (((hugs)))

moose
05-08-2006, 09:33 AM
Dicksbro - congradulations to you and your wife, "7 kids" i assume you had no TV in your house ?

Irish
05-08-2006, 10:21 AM
Congratulations on your 46th!May 1 was only 41 for us! Irish ;)

Aqua
05-08-2006, 10:49 AM
(((db)))
It's a pleasure knowing you and I thank you for taking the time to share what the Pixies family means to you, as well as sharing two very important dates with us.

Congratulations on all three anniversaries!!

osuche
05-08-2006, 10:54 AM
Congratulations...and thanks right back at ya....Thank YOU for giving so much of yourself to us.

I hope you have wonderful anniversaries!

Steph
05-08-2006, 11:28 AM
LOL Irish -- only 41 years!

Congratulations on all the anniversaries. You're such a huge part of Pixies!

mayhem1978
05-08-2006, 12:55 PM
Well congrats to you both.

Heres to many more special days

Lilith
05-08-2006, 04:59 PM
(((dicksbro))) the pleasure is all ours

Happy Anniversaries!

lizzardbits
05-08-2006, 05:09 PM
Much LOVE to you and the Mrs.!

Happy Anniversaries!

alspals69
05-08-2006, 05:37 PM
every now and then, i think about visitting the occasional pixie. I have to say that if i ever do a tour.. well i think i would like DB to be on my list. You just sound like you have it togeather!! One of the Pixie greats if i may say so.

jay-t
05-08-2006, 07:18 PM
Happy Anniversaries DB

Fangtasia
05-08-2006, 07:55 PM
Happy anniversary to the DB's *hugeous huggers*

fzzy
05-08-2006, 08:09 PM
thank you DB - for your kind and caring words as well as for you being with us and being such a big part of the pixies experience ... Congrats on your anniversaries ... love to you and Mrs. DB!!

dicksbro
05-08-2006, 08:33 PM
Thank you all for the good wishes and kind words. You only prove how really special you all are. Me ... well, the best thing about me is the company I keep ... and that's all of you. ;)

TinTennessee
05-08-2006, 09:46 PM
DB, congratulations!! I admire you greatly and think you must be one of the sweetest people on earth! "hugs"

maddy
05-08-2006, 09:48 PM
'Grats DB. It renews my faith in humankind when I hear such pleasantries as you displayed in this thread.

sodaklostsoul
05-08-2006, 11:35 PM
Awww..............your so sweet DB. One of these days when we travel back and forth to South Dakota we'll have to pull off on your exit and come for a visit. :)

Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs. DB!!

LixyChick
05-09-2006, 04:56 AM
He learned all that rambling from me...*giggle*

(((((db & Mrs. db))))) When you spill your guts you're like E.F. Hutton. Everyone stops to hear your heart and you never disappoint!

Congratulations on your upcoming anniversaries! Mr. Lixy and I are awe inspired by the love and devotion you and Mrs. db have for one another. In a world that can be hell for some, you two have carved out a niche that is so special that it gives others hope for their own future! Your positive thoughts, cards and prayers have gone a long way to bring a ray of sunshine to some pretty dark days for me and Mr. Lixy. I've rarely experienced the caring and sharing you extend...even from people I know personally. That you can convey such a powerful friendship before we even ever meet eye to eye speaks volumes of the kind of people you and your wife are!

Love means never having to say you're sorry...and we (Mr. Lixy and I) love you db! Have a wonderful weekend and take a few hugs from us!

(((((db & Mrs. db)))))