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libnnc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 10:44 PM
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Sitting here tonight thinking how lucky I am...
to have an amazing partner who loves me, misses me when she's away from home. We can share a silly laugh on the couch, get the giggles in church, finish each others sentences over dinner. For the past 17 years, we've laughed (and cried). Been through college graduations together (her's and mine), seen each other through various career changes and trajectories. We've stared at death twice together (she lost both her sister and her mother in less than 3 years). And she has battled cancer herself. We're still here. Frick and Frack, Laverne and Shirley, Cagney and Lacey, peas and carrots. We're still here. Gray hair, aching backs and expanded waistlines--We're still here.

How sorry I feel for people who refuse to respect the magic of that relationship. How sorry I feel for those who underestimate the passion and determination of LGBT people to fight for their rights EVERYWHERE. We're still here. We aren't going anywhere.
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Booster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 10:54 PM
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1. You are indeed lucky, but don't sell yourself short - I'll bet you're
an amazing partner also. I just sent this out to most of my friends, and I think you'd like it too:

We will be friends until we are old and senile. Then, we'll be new friends.
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Sal Minella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 11:26 PM
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6. Booster, that's a great line! You make me cry!
Ha!
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 11:04 PM
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2. I am glad you're not going anywhere
I love what you said and I'm sure your partner would say the same about you!

"How sorry I feel for people who refuse to respect the magic of that relationship. How sorry I feel for those who underestimate the passion and determination of LGBT people to fight for their rights EVERYWHERE."

HOW TRUE!

aA
kesha
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t0dd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 11:06 PM
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3. What a nice message
I shared it with my partner :hug: I'm so happy for you and yours.
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Creideiki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 11:15 PM
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4. If you haven't watched "The Sum of Us" you might appreciate it
One of the major themes involves a lesbian couple.
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Starry Messenger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 11:25 PM
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5. What a wonderful post.
:) Recommend.
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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-07-09 11:35 PM
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7. nice
:thumbsup: :toast:
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AnotherDreamWeaver Donating Member (917 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 12:04 AM
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8. Great, my partner and I have been together 33 years
and got married last Nov. 3rd. the day before prop. 8 was passed here.....

Keep it up!
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 08:29 PM
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16. Wow...
...and I hope, as another Californian, that couples like you and yours can again marry in our state. Congrats, best wishes, and hope you have another 33 years together!

:hug:
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libnnc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 12:16 AM
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9. Thank you all.
I've learned much about friendship this evening.


I've also learned about treachery and cowardice.

Very, very interesting indeed.
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Two Americas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 12:29 AM
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10. .


LGBT ally. Not going anywhere.


...
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 10:57 AM
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11. Kicked and recommended
I am so happy for you and you partner. You have formed a family, even if it is not legally recognized. I hope, one day soon, that you will be able to have your family legally recognized.

:hi:
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indigo32 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 12:22 PM
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12. very very happy for you
and couldn't agree more "How sorry I feel for people who refuse to respect the magic of that relationship." Thx for posting this :hug:
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mitchtv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 03:01 PM
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13. Partner and I are still going
after severe health crises. WE got married in JUne before prop H8 after 32 years each day we become more entwined. We are going to be married no matter what happens
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 03:32 PM
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14. I wish you diamonds. You sound like my kind of couple. congrats
on finding your soulmate. :)
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tbyg52 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-08-09 05:16 PM
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15. You lucky so-and-so!
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