We met as young teenagers living in Brooklyn New York,
I was 13 and Eddie was 15th.
he became my 1st boyfriend.
We became inseparable and fell in love at our young ages…
My family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina when I was 15
and that caused us to separate over time..
We always kept in touch and I would visit NY during summer
and would still see Eddie.
After I graduated from High School in 1985,
I eventually moved back to NY and we reconnected.
Our 1st born daughter (Dorqulia) was born in September 1987.
Eddie and I decided to relocate back to NC
and planned to get married asap.
And we did that…
On August 6, 1988 we had a small service at the local Courthouse
surrounded by family and friends and celebrated our union.
Our 2nd child, our son (Marquise) was born December 1990.
Our marriage has been very fulfilling…
we’ve basically grew up together side by side…
It hasn’t always been easy,
but our challenges been a blessing to us as we look at it now.
Some challenges we faced –
in our 18/19 year of marriage we decided to separate…
It was hard,
we remained friends and involved with each other.
After 2.5 years of separation we came back together
as husband and wife!!
Even stronger than the 1st time…
We grew and was on the same page again!
Eddie also overcame cancer 4 years ago.
He was Superman through the whole process
and stayed strong and encouraged never letting up…
HE IS MY ROCK!
We now have 5 grandkids…
I am Grand V and he is Paw Pa….
We love spending time with our grands and kids…
Love to travel wherever and whenever we could…
We enjoy the comforts of our home
also and doing projects and renovations that we want….
Eddie is an electrician and has been self-employed for 10+ years…
I work in Property Management currently
and looking forward to going in business with my daughter
in the near future.
Jr. High School Sweethearts –
Luv Story Blessing of Eddie and Velerie Durant
With True Love…
it feels like we must have been together for countless eons…
As…
Soulmates.
Soulmates develop an attraction over countless eons
or at least longer than we can imagine.
By definition,
ineffable concepts are those beyond the description of conceptual words
and certainly,
any idea of life before or after this one is for the most part…
Ineffable.
Scientist can’t prove it and religions can only give
vague archaic metaphoric projections…
Yet,
there is an undeniable attraction when one finds True Love.
There becomes a spontaneous feeling of attraction and love,
that just feels like home.
There is something in our Heart
that feels like we’ve been together before.
Some say that they don’t believe in coincidences…
There is a Divine Synchronicity in life
that seems to follow the Path of Grace.
So,
when youz guyz met in dat deerah Brooklyn Neew Yawk,
at such a young age…
It was much more than a coincidence.
Being your first True Love, (at least in this life;-)…
Two years is like a lifetime…
then to have the family move away…
Must have been one of them thar ‘ineffable’ challenges…
words are not enough to portray the heavy heart youz musta felt.
Life is perfect… yet
it doesn’t always seem that way.
When a challenge comes along, at first, it’s annoying,
then it seems like we don’t have what it takes to get through it.
But
when we push through it,
we open up a space within ourselves
that now hosts a completely new feeling about life.
We earn a new understanding of ourselves and our loved ones.
We gain a confidence that’s not based on pride and arrogance.
We learn by experience that it really is better to give than receive.
Transcendence leads us upward on an onward
towards our very own perfection.
When folks are faced with a life changing or life ending event like cancer…
Those so Blessed will see the special opportunity to see life in a whole new way.
They get the Divine opportunity to take a good look at themselves
and reflect upon how Blessed their life has been and then,
to contemplate what is important in the relatively short time we have left here.
Those that are so Blessed,
come away with a newfound appreciation for each new breath.
They can find peace, joy and contentment in the ever-present moment.
After facing the scariest challenge in life…
They now can enjoy the most sacred Grace life has to offer…
Therein lies the secret to Eternal Bliss…
And through it all,
you have come to renew your vows and enjoy
Eternal Maui Marital Bliss.
Through your lifelong story of love and life’s ups & downs…
You are now beginning a new chapter in your book of Love… Entitled…
Living Happily Ever After!
