Do You Remember Your First Valentine

by David Sharp on February 14, 2012 · 39 comments

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I met my first valentine aThe swinging sixtiest a Boxing Night dance in a small Yorkshire village close to where I lived called Long Preston, in fact I first noticed this girl in the local pub a little earlier that evening. She was only 14 years old, I was 17 at the time and she was the first girl I had plucked up the courage to ask for a dance. I have to admit that a modicum of alcohol did help in the courage department, and I remember walking her home as her older cousin came looking for her, he didn’t stop me giving that beautiful young girl a goodnight kiss though.

That was over 46 years ago but it was over a year later before we started dating, as I look back I wonder what happened to those two young people who went on to get married, against my parents wishes, a year later, Jane was just 17 and I was a month short of being 20.

We had no money and a week before the wedding no home but we managed to rent a run down terraced property off a local farmer just a few days before the wedding, in fact I was the only one missing at my bachelor party the night before the wedding. I was busy painting our new home but my mates said it was a great party.

There wasn’t much money about at the time and we only had 26 guests at the wedding and for our honeymoon we went to stop with my Aunty Anne and her family for a few days as I had to be back at work mid-week.  On the train down to Coventry, yes we were honeymooning in the industrial heartland of England, we sat next to another couple of newlyweds and they were going to the Caribbean for their honeymoon – enough said!

Our parents and most of our friends didn’t give us a cat in hells chance of making a go of our marriage but what they didn’t realise was that apart from the lust, and thankfully we had plenty of that, we had a deep love, passion and desire to start our own family.

Jane and David Sharp

Those youngsters are still in there.....somewhere!

Like any couple we have had our ups and downs, our highs and lows, our tragedies and our triumphs, we survived bankruptcy and triumphed but our greatest achievement can be seen in our son David Jnr and his two girls Star and Jade, our daughter Joanne and her son Jack! Of all our achievements you lot are the greatest.

Jane once again I’m sorry I missed the red roses but who knows…one day you’ll get them! We have had one heck of an adventure together and right now I feel as though it’s just beginning, in fact I know it’s just beginning.

So finally let me draw a parallel between our story and your story as a budding home business owner. Our friends and family did not give us a chance, nor will your friends or family, do not worry about it you know what you want, have the love passion and desire for it and you will make it happen.

Never give up and never stop working towards your goals and whilst your at it check out my marketing system that will give you all the training and tools necessary for you success. Click here: http://DaveSharpMarketing.com.

Dave

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LuSundra Everett February 14, 2012 at 10:00 pm

I love this story! I’m so glad you and your wife are still together after all these years. I truly believe that struggle will either make or break a couple. This year my husband and I will celebrate 9 years. I can only pray that we’ll celebrate a 40-something wedding anniversary. ^5 for you and your wife!
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Dave February 15, 2012 at 6:54 am

OK you will have your ups and downs LuSundra but like in business having a set back is no reason to quit.

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Radu February 14, 2012 at 11:38 pm

Hey Dave,
What a story..46 years together..I’m 22 now so your reminders about passion, persistence, gratitude for what you have and a totally loving heart for soulmate/familly are more than welcome. Glad that you and your wife understood from a young age that struggle is just an opportunity to reveal what’s best in oneself. And boy, you both did it great so far :)

Thanks for sharing this inspiring story. Great style you have David!
All the best,
Radu

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Shirley February 15, 2012 at 12:11 am

This is a magical story David, Thank you for sharing it with us. The courage will turn up as you take action to move towards being the best you can be. Awesome! Take that same formula and putting it into any business and you will win! Congratulations! Warmest Regards Shirley
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Dave February 15, 2012 at 9:30 pm

I agree Shirley, thanks for your comment.

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Tracey E Mitchell February 15, 2012 at 2:19 am

This is a beautiful story Dave! I like the parallel that you drew between working up the courage to finding love and starting a home business. Thanks for sharing!
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Wendy Elwell February 15, 2012 at 4:27 am

Dave,
What an awesome story. I really enjoyed hearing about how your wife and you have made it 46 years against all the odds. It is true, people will tell us we can’t do it, whether it is marriage or a business, but we just have to believe in what we have. Thanks for sharing!

Wendy

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Dave February 15, 2012 at 9:32 pm

It’s a pleasure Wendy, I have just started the videos and think it is the way to go.

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Jamella Biegel February 15, 2012 at 5:21 am

Hi Dave,

What a sweet story! I can’t imagine getting married at such a young age. But you were determined to make it and you did. Love the closing with the parallel to our businesses. We can never give up, despite what others say.

Thanks for sharing.
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Dave February 15, 2012 at 9:32 pm

Thank you Jamella.

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Elizabeth February 15, 2012 at 7:39 am

Hey Dave,
A true love story, thanks so much for sharing this with us here!
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Dave February 16, 2012 at 6:53 pm

I can’t believe it myself sometimes Elizabeth, thanks for you kind words.

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Toby February 15, 2012 at 11:13 am

A very inspiring story! How i wish that it would be the same for my first valentine, though it will never be as things are going right now. I pray that she is happy for she is a nice person.
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Dave February 16, 2012 at 6:54 pm

Hey Toby that is all we can wish for anyone and I hope you are happy.

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Kent Smith February 15, 2012 at 7:20 pm

Great post David. Great to hear that your marriage has lasted this long. It is great to read stories like this. Hope your day with her was special.
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Dave February 16, 2012 at 6:55 pm

I could say every day with her is special Kent, but that would be just a little bit soppy.

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Dorsey February 15, 2012 at 8:14 pm

Hey David, Great Story it is so wonderful to have someone to share the ups and downs with throughout life. I’ve been married for 3 years now. But for the many years I was single my son and I always went out for valentines day. He is 22 now and he calls me and wants to spend valentines day together. Such Priceless moments. Take care!
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Dave February 16, 2012 at 7:02 pm

Our daughter is much the same with her son Dorsey, It’s great that you had those special moments.

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Srinivas Reddy | Ask Sage February 16, 2012 at 5:33 am

46 years! Wow, David! I’d like to be able to say that about my marriage many years from now. Life or life — it is what you make of it. If your heart’s in the right place and you have the stomach to stick it out, you’ll always come out a winner. Thanks for this excellent reminder!
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Dave February 16, 2012 at 7:04 pm

Sometimes it is a case of sticking things out Srinivas, just like our businesses really.

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Michael Harrington February 16, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Hi Dave,
All I can say is WOW!!!
Well done, and thanks for sharing.
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Jessica February 16, 2012 at 7:44 pm

Such a beautiful story!!!! You should both be extremely proud to be together for 46years that is quite the accomplishment.

Thanks for sharing such a positive story and influence.
Jess
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Dave February 18, 2012 at 8:48 am

Thank you for your kind comment Jessica

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Tonya February 17, 2012 at 6:29 am

Such an inspiration Dave! Thank you for sharing your story.
Tonya
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Dave February 18, 2012 at 9:03 am

Thanks Tonya, it’s been so long in the past now that I could hardly remember it. LOL. It made Jane cry though when she read it!

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Mike February 17, 2012 at 9:43 am

Great story Dave! I like how you related it to building a business at the end! So true, friends and family are friends and family. They’ll join you once you’ve got some credibility and success under your belt. Regardless of whether they do or don’t, who cares? Their family!
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Dave February 18, 2012 at 9:05 am

Yes Mike, who was it said ‘you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family’.

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Nathalie Villeneuve February 17, 2012 at 8:30 pm

I loved this beautiful story Dave! For me the parallel that you drew between working up the strength to finding love and at the same time starting a home business stands out. It is something very few people would do but I sense that for you, it is the best you could have done.
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Dave February 18, 2012 at 9:06 am

It is Nathelie, thank you.

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BG Jenkins February 18, 2012 at 5:43 am

Dave, this is very sweet and a tribute to an everlasting love. What a beautiful family you have, with the premise of it being to never let anyone keep you from your dreams. Well done!
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Dave February 19, 2012 at 5:43 pm

That’s very kind of you BG, thanks.
Dave

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John Moussan February 18, 2012 at 6:18 am

David! A story from the heart beautiful picture and you must be doing something right you are still together! Sadly (or maybe not!) I don’t have a recollection of my first ever valentine… hehe
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Dave February 19, 2012 at 5:45 pm

Ha ha..I like that John, well there was this girl at school….but we’ll not go there!
Dave

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Kareem Maghrabi February 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm

Great post! Love the story telling keep it up!

Kareem
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Reyshell February 21, 2012 at 3:26 am

Its been great to fell in love every now and then, for me every day is valentine day because I am with my family who love me every moment in time… How I wish it won’t stop till when of times…
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Dave February 25, 2012 at 7:48 am

Well said Reyshell.
Dave

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Ruth February 24, 2012 at 12:02 am

Awwwww, this is so sweet. I’m glad you are still together against all odds.
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Dave February 27, 2012 at 8:57 am

Thanks Ruth, there are always rocky paths but we where able to scramble over them.

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Alecia Stringer March 12, 2012 at 7:29 am

How special! Thanks for sharing your sweet story.
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