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Contributed by: Margaret Lucero on 2/14/2007

It was May, 1999 when he came to have some papers notarized. We haven't seen each other in years even though we were like family. His sister used to be married to my brother so our family used to be real close. In 1980 he was going through a tough divorce as so was I. He had his three children to raise and I had my four. We used to take our kids to the park and do little things together. What I thought was something platonic he thought differently. Well as it turned out, I met my second husband and he met his second wife. We again drifted apart only to meet at funerals or special family occasions.

As the years went by, my husband (#2) starting messing around, drinking and doing crazy things. His wife started to have an affair which ended us both single again. But right beforemy relationship ended after 17 years, he came to have papers notarized. I was still with my husband then but totally miserable. When it finally ended, he found out how distraught I was and came over to lean his shoulder. I was so lucky to have him there. He actually saved my life. Him just listening to me cry, vent and let out all my hurt was a God sent. As time went on, we starting going out. First as friends, then actually dating. He then revealed to me that he actually fell in love with me in 1980 but I needed to spread my wings and then I ended up with my 2nd husband. I said he should have pursue the feelings he had but didn't. He claimed what he should have done back then is what he is doing now. Spending his life with me. Now years later we have this relationship and what I would have done 28 years ago. I never had the trust and love from either of my husbands like I do Frank. He's a hard worker, wonderful dad, compassionate and caring. He's a gentle man that never forgets to tell me how much he loves me. We are talking about marriage but not pushing it. We both been hurt and trusting right now is the best thing we have right now. I love him dearly and want to spend the rest of my life with him. We are both close to retirement and plan to spend our days together enjoying retirement. We have disagreements like other couples but who doesn't.It's never been a shouting match. We give each other space to cool down and and we always sit down and talk what is bothering us. I wish other women could have what I now finally have.

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