Keith & Rosalyn - June 3, 1989Above are photos of the future "Maverick of All Bloggers" on his wedding day. The significance of all of this is that today marks 20 years since these photos was taken. As I recall, it was a very, very hot and humid Saturday afternoon in South Jersey. It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years. A young lady, who I will not mention by name, poured a big glass of haterade just days before my wedding and told me that it wouldn't last and that I couldn't "commit to anything."
Well, let's see... I've been a husband for 20 years, I've been employed at the same job for 19 years, and I served my country in the United States Air Force for 22 years. I would say that is commitment enough, wouldn't you?
Now, that not-so-young lady who predicted gloom and doom for my marriage has since been married two times and divorced within 5 years after both marriages. Today, she is currently single, having just ended a 5 year long relationship in which another man was living with her. Hmmmmm... I'm not one to gloat but, uhhhh... oh hell, yes I am! Perhaps she should be looking up the word, commited! (I'm just saying.)
I'm committed for the long haul and not to mention, commited to being as thin and fit as I once was in these photos!
CONGRATS on your 20th Anniversary :-) Another example that relationships and commitment still exist and work...that doesn't mean its always easy; it takes work, communication, and effort!!!!!! Love is a beautiful thing, especially when you can share it with that person you know you were meant to be with :-)
ReplyDeleteAw that's so sweet and a werid coincidence. My parents just celebarate 20 years of marriage also on last week on the 26 of june!
ReplyDeleteHappy 20th Anniversary!!! That is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
ReplyDeleteWould this hater possibly be Yvette W.?
Wow...20 years!!! You don't find that easily these days.
ReplyDeleteBTW, you look GREAT in that first picture *smile.*
Congratulations on 20 years!!!
ReplyDeleteKeithy,
ReplyDeleteI already wrote my syrupy sweet congratulations on the BW's blog. But congratulations again on the right choice of woman and a job well begun (you're not done yet!!) Really, when I look at those pictures, the two of you have remained remarkably "young looking," despite your small weight gain. What a blessing!! And it was HOT that day.
AWWW,How Sweet!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both of you!
ReplyDeleteHappy 20th,That's great..a rarity in these times!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 20 years Keith and Rosalyn!
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice..Congrats to you both!
ReplyDeleteBlack Love is Black Wealth,Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet..Congrats Keith!
ReplyDeleteSo Nice to see a marriage that works! Congrats to the happy couple.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Heres to twenty more years!
ReplyDeleteSo you've been out of the game for twenty years huh??? Congrats man!lolol.
ReplyDeleteWay to go fam!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to a true playa for real!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations 2 both of U.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both. I'll be glad when the day comes that everybody who wants to get married can do so.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't happen to a nicer couple,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both.
The only way we can go back to our "youthful" weight is to give up living life and commit to a life of workouts, fiber, workouts, protein, workouts, rest and repeat (LOL) I'm rooting for you. I don't have small children, but I have a demanding job. Staying totally fit is hard when real life gets in the way.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS on 20 years and I'm certain that you'll have 20+more... Beautiful family!
Love and hugs!
China
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KEITH! When I grow up I want to be like you and your wife :)
ReplyDeleteBlack Love, you gotta love it!
@SLC-lololol- No , the hater was not Yvette W. Yvette W. was and still is good people.
ReplyDeleteawwww Congrats Keith! I dont know why others are so jelly and have so much envi..oh well when ur blessed there is always some one who wished it was them..
ReplyDeleteanyways Congrats!!!
Congrats on 20yrs to you and your wife Keith.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the weight, you look wonderful and happy. Don't think of it as weight loss, think of it as life change and it doesn't seem so bad and tiresome!
Praying for 20 more!
Stacye
Congratulations Keith! I Black love is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThats wonderful Keith, Happy 20th Anniversary to you and your wife, you were a beautiful couple then and now!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat's up bro!
ReplyDeleteYou and the wife must be havin' one hell of a celebration for that big 20th milestone. Hope all is well, come back soon!
That is soooo beautiful Congratulations and many more. I love Black Love.. I wish brothas honored their women with marriage MORE these days..
ReplyDeleteCongrats.!!!
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