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On This Day Eight Years Ago …

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I feel so lucky and grateful that Don and I found each other, fell in love and tied the knot in Scotland. Happy Anniversary to my lovely man 💐

“My lovely man

From this day forward

You shall not walk alone.

My heart will be your shelter

and my arms will be your home.”

So much joy and love

On this special wedding day

Raise a glass to us

 

94 responses to “On This Day Eight Years Ago …”

  1. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Lovely & Congratulations!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Cindy 💛
      Cheers 🍻

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  2. Nomzi Kumalo Avatar
    Nomzi Kumalo

    How lovely. Really beautiful and inspiring Val. Happy wedding anniversary. May there be many more blessings in your life ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Nomzi for your kind words. Cheers to you 🍻

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      1. Nomzi Kumalo Avatar
        Nomzi Kumalo

        ❤️

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  3. Esme upon the Cloud Avatar
    Esme upon the Cloud

    Gorgeous photos, and a gorgeous bride too, congratulations, it’s a joy to see a happy ever after! ❤ X

    – Esme raising a dram upon the Cloud

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Esme! There were quite a few drams on that day. After the reception, Don was taken on a virtual malt whiskey tour around Scotland. He swapped his suit for a kilt and wore it in the traditional way. 😀

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      1. Esme upon the Cloud Avatar
        Esme upon the Cloud

        Hahahahaha bottoms up then!

        – Esme winking and laughing upon the Cloud

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          You naughty girl you!

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  4. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Cheers!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Cheers Nancy 🍻

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  5. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    Congratulations !

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Dan 🍻

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  6. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Lovely! Congratulations to you and Don. Wishing you many of blessings of good health and loving partnership. ❤️​

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Carrie! We had some highs and lows in these years, but have come through with love and laughter.

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  7. Hariod Brawn Avatar
    Hariod Brawn

    Beautiful words in that verse, Val; you spoke them to Don on that day eight years ago? H ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I did. It was the last verse. We wrote our own vows. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house… especially us!
      Thanks Hariod 💛

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  8. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    Happy anniversary!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Kate 🍻

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  9. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Aw…you look so beautiful, Val! Happy Anniversary today and for many years to come. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jill 💛 It was a very special day 💕

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  10. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    congrats Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Diana 💛

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  11. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Congrats! I recently became engaged and am so excited to share the rest of my life with the man I love.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Congratulations to you Amy 💕

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  12. Jennifer Kelland Perry Avatar
    Jennifer Kelland Perry

    Happy Anniversary! Gorgeous pictures showing so much love. ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jennifer. It really was a love and joy fest!! 💝

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  13. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    Happy Anniversary to you and Don, Val! How wonderful you found each other as you have, and so happy, too!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sunny ☀️

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      1. Sunny Avatar
        Sunny

        😻

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  14. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    I love this! ❤ Thanks for sharing these lovely photos Val! Happy 8th Anniversary!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Julie ❣️

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  15. Bela Johnson Avatar
    Bela Johnson

    I raise a glass to you, to be sure. What a lovely couple – beautiful photos of a memorable day. You are both absolutely shining! Congrats, Val.<3

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      We were both grinning ear to ear … and shedding tears of happiness. It was a wonderful day. We are both so grateful to have found each other second time around 💕 cheers Bela 🥂

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      1. Bela Johnson Avatar
        Bela Johnson

        That’s wonderful, Val. I love love ❤

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  16. Carol Balawyder Avatar
    Carol Balawyder

    Congratulations to both of you for having found each other.Lovely couple! May you have happy years ahead. Great photos!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Carol for the good wishes. Cheers 🥂

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  17. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Happy Anniversary, Val and Don! You look so happy together. ❤
    I esp. love the shot of your dress and scarf billowing in the wind! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      We were … and are! Thank you Eliza 💕

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  18. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Awww Val. You and this post are so beautiful. Congratulations. So glad to see you so happy.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you David for your sweet comment. I had never smiled so much as on that day. It was magic and fun!!

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  19. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    Happy anniversary!! Wonderful post, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann for your wonderful comment 💕

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  20. soulspeak Avatar
    soulspeak

    Blessings and Congratulations Val…So beautiful…Cheers🍸💗

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Deb. Cheers to you 🥂

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  21. The Coastal Crone Avatar
    The Coastal Crone

    Cheers to you both!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks for the good wishes CC 🥂

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  22. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Such a beautiful bride Val! Congratulations! and may you share many years of love together. 💕🎉💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Karen for the good wishes. Cheers 🥂

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  23. utesmile Avatar
    utesmile

    Happy Anniversary to a special and beautiful happy couple. May your happiness multiply in years to come.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ute for you lovely words! Cheers to you 🥂

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  24. Chatter Master Avatar
    Chatter Master

    Happy anniversary to a lovely woman and her lovely man!!!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Colleen. Cheers 🥂

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  25. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    So good to see. Congratulations to you both

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Derrick 🥂

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  26. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    Beautiful words and photographs. Happy Anniversary, Val & Don! xxxxx

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Ally. Cheers to you 🥂

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      1. allysoally Avatar
        allysoally

        ❤️❤️🍾

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  27. KM Huber Avatar
    KM Huber

    Simply lovely, Val! Thank you for sharing your anniversary with all of us.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen. It helped to make my day even more special to share it here 💕

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  28. Writer Lori Avatar
    Writer Lori

    What a lovely post, Val. Your love for one another absolutely radiates from these images. May you share many more years together and make many new memories.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Lori. Cheers 🥂

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  29. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Such joy and beauty in this one. Congrats, Val. Thanks for sharing with us.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Van. . Cheers 🥂

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  30. Kate @ Did That Just Happen? Avatar
    Kate @ Did That Just Happen?

    I love this so much – happy anniversary Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kate 🥂 Cheers to you!

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  31. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    Happy Anniversary to a beautiful couple!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann 🍻cheers!

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  32. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    Happy anniversary and wishing you many happy years to come. Lovely photos!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Debra 💛

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  33. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Congratulations Val 🙂 Such beautiful images of you and Don.
    (and such a lovely dress too).

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Vicki. I had so much fun choosing that dress! In my first marriage my mother decided on everything to make the day special for her… say no more 😉

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  34. Eddie Two Hawks Avatar
    Eddie Two Hawks

    Nothing like the blessing of happiness,
    may your beautiful moments live forever

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Those memories are carved with joy in my heart. Thanks Eddie ❤️

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  35. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    A very Happy Anniversary to you both!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Paul … and Jean 💕

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  36. LynDurante Avatar
    LynDurante

    wow. lovely happy photos. happy anniversary.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lyn💕

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      1. LynDurante Avatar
        LynDurante

        My pleasure Val. Your blog is quite interesting. And I can sense you’re always writing from the heart. ❤ All the best to you, cheers.

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  37. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Congratulations, Val. I love the photos and the wind in your dress. So romantic!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      That’s referred to as my Marilyn Monroe moment. The one and only so far. I’m more than happy with that 💛 thanks Diana 🥂

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        Lol.

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  38. Grace Balogun Avatar
    Grace Balogun

    I might be late on this. Just found your blog. Congrats though. I’m so glad both of you found eachother and don’t have to walk through life alone. ❤ ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Grace ( my mother ‘s and my grandmother’s name) there is wisdom here.

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      1. Grace Avatar
        Grace

        Wow. I feel so blessed. Thank you. And you are most welcome too. 🙂 😉 ❤

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  39. garypens Avatar
    garypens

    Lovely pics..stay blessed!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      We hope too! Thank you for the good wishes 💛

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  40. Akil CC Avatar
    Akil CC

    Congratulations

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Akil 💛

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  41. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    Congratulations on eight years. You were a beautiful bride and that looked like a fun and happy wedding. You inspire hope that love is still possible. I wish you many more.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      As long as we breathe … and get out of our own way … there is love 💛

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  42. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Val, these are beautiful photo’s, just lovely.. And I hope you both enjoyed a Very Happy Anniversary Val.. just Wonderful ❤ ❤ 💞💖

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sue! I has been a great week… and we continue the celebration of good health and marriage, with a trip to Boston this week. Cheers 🥂

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        Fabulous.. Enjoy your weekend Val and new week to come.. 🙂

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