I'm feeling a little down tonight. Tomorrow is my 3rd wedding anniversary and its bothering me so much that I never got to celebrate my first. Bruce and I met in 1997 one night seeing a band. I had gone with some co-workers. The band was called the Fools. They used to open for more popular bands in the 70's and 80's. So It was a blast from the past. Anyway the place was packed and I offered Bruce a place to sit with me and my friends. He was so sweet and he thought I was so nice to let him sit with us. He walked me to my car and asked me for my # and said he would call in a few days. The next day I was taking my daughter and her friend pumpkin picking and when I got home my Mom said he had called. I was surprised he had called so quick. Our first date was to see grand funk railroad. Another 70's band. He was a man after my own heart. We shared the same passion. A passion for music. Over the years we had gone to many concerts, it was fun reliving our teenage years. We found out that the Fools were going to be playing at the same place we had met. They were going to be playing right before our 1st wedding anniversary. We were so excited Bruce wanted to go up on the stage and tell the guys that we had met 9yrs earlier,at the same place seeing one of their shows. He was so proud. Unfortunately he never got the chance. He was gone, gone forever. I sent an E-mail to the band and thanked then for the good times and told them my story. They were so nice and sent me a letter of sympathy. I miss those fun times we had together. This summer there are going to be a ton of concerts and I know Bruce and I would be at atleast 3 or 4 of them. For sure we would be seeing Billy Joel and Elton John. I think I'm going to ask his best friend Rob if he wants to go see a show with me. In Bruces memory.. I'm sure he will

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deleted_user
deleted_user

Sorry to read you\'re in a funk mood; but a wedding anniversary is huge - and you have every right to release those pent up feelings over his loss. Sounds like the two of you were meant to be - and had so much fun doing the things that made you both happy - music - Who could go without it? Not me. Grandfunk used to be one of my favs too. You were blessed - and I think you should ask your friend to go to the concert - it will give you something to look forward to - thanks for sharing this story on how the two of you met -
God bless you honey - take care.
missulance
missulance

Lori, I\'m sorry that you are feeling down. I will be thinking of you today! I you can find some peace today. What a neat story, I think you should ask his friend to join you in Bruce\'s memory. What a great idea. I had one of Lance\'s best friends join me last August for his birthday to have a \"Bud Light\" in Lance\'s honor. We actually went to the cemetary and set up lawn chairs. Kind of wierd but that is our world now. Take care. Love and Hugs. Denise
alicea
alicea

Thinking of and sending special thoughts and prayers your way today. I hope you are doing o.k. and whatever it is that you need to make it thru the day.. I remember once telling Jim that we were going to be so young on our 50th anniversary, guess it really doesn\'t matter does it??? I think what is so hard for us is to find that \"special\" love is hard enough, so to have it taken away is awful. I am always here for you. Hugs,
ginnycat
ginnycat

What a beautiful love story. You\'ll do fine. Hope you can go see that show. Stay strong. We love you.
deleted_user
deleted_user

You have a true love dtory and I am priviledged that you have shared it with us. Lori you did not get that annivasary, but you did have some beautiful years and memories. You will celebrate an anivarsary someday. I BELIEVE! love,Peggy