On September 15, 1985, I married the most complicated, beautiful, insightful, godly, challenging woman I’ve ever met. Oh, yeah, and she also happened to be my best friend. Years later, I wrote a 1950s-style throwback song about her (think Buddy Holly) with the opening line:
Trudy-blue, I love you, baby
and I hardly can believe it’s true
that after all these years you’re crazy
enough to say you love me too
It’s still true. Truer, in fact. Way truer.
Love you forever, Trudy-blue.

Happy Anniversary!
Thank you, Sheryl!
Happy Anniversary!
Thank you, Nancy!
What a beautiful tribute. Happy Anniversary! 🙂
Thank you, Jeanne!
You are very welcome. 🙂
You are blessed! Happy anniversary!
I am indeed, Ellen. And thank you!
Have a great time!!
Happy Anniversary 🥳
Thanks!
That black and white photo looks like a picture of Princess Diana.
What a beautiful tribute to your wife. Happy Anniversary, Mitch! She has been so beautiful throughout the years. Wow!!
Thank you, Erika!
Happy Anniversary! Blessings to you and Trudy and your families!
Thank you, Peggy!
Happy Anniversary!
Thanks, Andrew!
Happy Anniversary!! 🎉
Thank you!
My pleasure
Cheers! 🥰❤️🥰
Thanks, Vicki!
Boy… You done married up!
Yep, I sure done did.
Happy Anniversary! 😊❤️🥰
Thank you, Adel!
Happy Anniversary!
Gracias, Francisco!
De nada Mitch! Un abrazo.
Happy anniversary! A good wife is a blessing and a treasure.
Amen, Rob.
Congratulations!
Thanks, Tracy!
Happiest of Anniversaries. Being best friends first makes such a difference. Enjoy the celebration and the memories. Cheers to many more! 🍷🍷
Thank you, Debi!
Congratulations! I still find it hard to believe my own spouse was hasn’t left me after 45,+ years. Every time she left the house in a huff, I figured that was it. Thank God for HUGE FAVORS.
Sorry about the was and comma typos.
I hear you, Bob. Huge favors indeed!
Happy Anniversary 🎉
Thank you, Ranjana!
That forever love just keeps getting more beautiful through the years, doesn’t she? Congratulations . 😊💕
It does indeed. Thanks, Annie.
Happy anniversary to you and Trudy!
Thank you, Vera!
Congratulations, Mitch – both for the anniversary, and for remembering it.
;>)
Happy Anniversary!
Thanks, Valerie!
She is beautiful! Happy Anniversary!!
Thank you, Andi!
You are a very blessed man, Mitch. 🙂
Congrats on your anniversary!
Wishing you and Trudy many more happy years of love and joy together!
I am indeed, Scott. And thank you!
Happy Anniversary to you and Trudy! Won’t be long before you hit the big 40! Congratulations on 38! The blessings of ‘staying together through it all’ are phenomenal, which you obviosly know! Thank you for sharing, especially the song…I know I would love it, especially if you threw in a few ooo-ooo-ooo’s! 🤣❣️🎶
I’ll add some ooo-ooo-ooos in your honor, Dori. ;>) And thanks!
Aw, thank you Mitch! I truly am honored! 🤭
Happiest anniversary, Mitch and Trudie. Happiest so far, that is. We know that the best is yet to come.
For some reason, I spelled Trudy’s name wrong! Many apologies!
No apology needed, Gail. And thank you.
Wow, you both could’ve been models! Happy 38th to you and Trudy🌹🌹🌹
Well, Trudy certainly could have (and did do a little modeling). But me? I mean, I ain’t exactly chopped liver, but…
I said what I said! 🙂
Happy Anniversary!
Thanks, Liz!
You’re welcome, Mitch!
She’s beautiful. Congratulations to you both!
Thank you, Cindy!
Beautiful! Happy Anniversary and God bless you, Mitch!
Thank you, Frank!
Happy anniversary and wishing you many more
Thank you, Sheree.
Pleasure
Happy Anniversary, Mitch! Your Trudy is beautiful. You’ve both been blessed with a lasting friendship <3
We have indeed, Rosaliene.
You’re a lucky guy Mitch! Happy anniversary!
Yes, I am. Thanks, Krista!
Happy anniversary ❣️❣️❣️
Thank you, Luisa!
You’re highly welcome 🙏
Love the name that you’ve given to your sweetheart
‘Trudy-blue’ ♥️
Happy Anniversary to the amazingly blessed couple 👰♀️🤵♂️
Wishing you both many more years of such beautiful love, love and love ❤️
✨🎉🥳
Thank you so much, Roksana.
Wonderful – congrats to you both
Thanks, Marie!
Awww….You are both blessed! 🙂❤️🙏
<3
Congratulations on your special day. Beautiful couple❤️
Thank you so much, Kathy.
Happy Anniversary Mitch and Trudy!
Thank you, Carla!
That’s lovely, Mitch. You’re very lucky to have found each other. May you have many more happy celebrations together.
Thank you, Annie.
Enjoy the mile marker Mitch…This is a great one and every-one after…better.
Thanks, Gary.
Happy Anniversary! I’m so glad you found your happily ever after!
Thank you, Abe!
Happy Anniversary Mitch!
Thanks, Janice!
Happy Anniversary!! Have a blast!
Will do, Susan!
Congratulations
Thanks, Beth.
Beautiful! Happy Anniversary. ❤
Thank you, Dee!
Happy anniversary, Mitch and Trudy! Here’s hoping your special day is the best one ever. 🙂
Thank U, Mike U!
Happy anniversary to you and your beautiful wife!
Thank you, Meghan!
Such a sweet tribute to her! Love it. Happy Anniversary!!!
Thank you, San!
So sweet! Congratulations to both of you! 💞
Thank you, Michele!
What a lovely anniversary tribute! Here’s to the next 38 🥂
jill multiply 6 * 6
6*6=36 And your point is … ? You only expect them to have another 36 years together?
no it’s the 38 makes us want to type 36
Hmmmm … I hadn’t noticed!
jose jose style
Thank you, Jill!
So delightful. Happy Anniversary beautiful couple! (Man, these years are flying…)❤️❤️
They are indeed. Thanks, Deborah!
Don’t bother buying any lottery tickets Mitch. You used up your allocation of luck the day you married Trudy. Congratulations to both of you and I hope you have a wonderful anniversary.
Aww, thank you, Gwen.
Happy Anniversary! ❤️
Thanks, Kelley!
You’re welcome!
You sure got a beauty! Lucky guy!
I did, and thank you, Kara!
Happy Anniversary Mitch and Trust! May God Bless you both with lots of happiness and love always. Stay blessed always 💐💐:-)Mitch today even my daughter’s Bday. My most favourite day.🎉✝️
Thank you, Ramani, and happy birthday to your daughter!!
Happy Anniversary Mitch and Trudy! Such beautiful pics, I wish, if ever my husband would write such a heartfelt note on our anniversary as well !!!
Aw, thank you, Prachi!
Congratulations to both of you, Mitch.
In the early photos, Trudy has a look of Princess Diana – particularly in the black and white one. 🙂
You’re not the first person to say that about that photo, Lesley. And thank you.
Beautiful 🙂
Happy anniversary. 🌹🌹👏
Thanks, Nigel!
Mitch, 36 for you and 36 for her – you’re married longer than you are old – how can that be?
All the best, happily ever after. Jerry
;>) Thanks, Jerry.
Mitch – you are an incredibly lucky man too have married this beautiful lady!!!
I am indeed, Jeanne!
Happy belated anniversary, Mitch and Trudy! It was fun to reminisce with you while I viewed the pictures you shared. In the black and white pic, Trudy resembles Princess Dianna. Beautiful family!
You’re the third person to say that, Nancy. Thanks!
Beautiful – but TIME OUT…
…
……
……… let’s talk about that mustache… it’s legendary!
;>)
Happy Anniversary, Mitch and Trudy! And thank you for your example, demonstrating that love grows sweeter and more beautiful over the years–when you apply the Golden Rule with one another.
Likewise, dear friend!
Thank you, Mitch. We celebrated our 53rd anniversary this year!
Rock on, Nancy!
Happy anniversary, one day late!
Thank you one day late, Ann!
Congratulations and happy anniversary!
Thanks, Michael!
Omg she is beautiful, you’re a blessed man, Mitch! Congrats 🎉
I am indeed, and thank you, Katherine!
That photo of your wife looks just like a young Princess Diana. Yes, she is your princess. Happy Anniversary!
Thank you, Jennie!
You are welcome, Mitch!
Hello and happy anniversary. Wow 38 long years and you guys still look beautiful thank you for all your beautiful writing and thank you for also supporting my write ups with your like. It’s so great to be back to see all those beautiful articles that I can feed my spirit with.
Aw, thank you, Glory, and it’s great to hear from you again!
Cheers to your special day! Wishing you many happy years of continued true love!
Thank you, AW! (I’m afraid I don’t know your name.)
Congratulations Mitch and Trudy! You both reflect an inner peace and contentment that’s improved with time.
Happy Anniversary 🥂
Thank you!
Happy Anniversary!!!
Thank you, Meonn!
And in loving someone for a length of time…there is nothing better! 💕
Seems like it would be a catchy song! Congrats to you both! I just celebrated 11 years with my best friend and I see that you’re proof it only gets better from here. 🙂
Happy belated anniversary, Theresa!
Good day and happy anniversary, she’s beautiful!
Thank you, Eileen (and I agree)!
🙂
She is lovely, Mitch! Congratulations to both of you on 38 years.
Thank you, Kellye!
Happy anniversary to you and Trudy-Blue!
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Happy anniversary! You both are beautiful! 🥰🌷
Thank you, Iman!
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