Forty four years ago

Today, 44 years ago we got married in Margate, Natal.

Johann had a severely injured right knee at the time: shattered bones and torn off all of the ligaments shortly before in a rugby match. The damage was corrected during an operation, and the whole, and I mean the whole, of his leg was in a plaster cast from below his ankle up to his groin, well, almost. He had to use crutches to move around, and could not drive. Fortunately I could do the honors.

It was very much an impromptu wedding: we decided to get married far away from home while on holiday: his parents, my Mom, a few family and friends were present.

Although it was a special day, it was a bit out of the ordinary since no invitations were sent out, and there was no formal reception. After the wedding, we went to the local hotel where we had snacks and drinks.

We were young, 22, 23, in love and not much interested in a formal do.
Johann was busy with the last lap of his studies, so finances were not our strong point.

It has been quite a ride these past forty four years, a few surprises on the way: we are still sticking it out and looking forward to the next 44!

Oh! Did I say that!?