1996 mutual friend set us up on a blind double date, 3weeks later we got married, we will celebrate our 30th in 2026!
We would like to thank you for supporting Bradford Blakeman in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.
May of 1996, A mutual friend set us up, neither of us ever had a blind date before? But Why Not. Dinner and after a few drinks the conversation was easy not forced, we ended the date with a little peck on the cheek with exchange numbers. Three Weeks later we moved in him bring 2 boys me bring 1girl 1 boy and 3 months later married! Celebrate 30yrs August 2026!
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?We have raised 4 beautiful children 2 from his previous marriage and 2 from My previous marriage, we have 8 absolutely the best blessing Grandchildren that we have been happily available to help raise spoil each and everyone of them. We are full guardianship of our 18-year-old special-needs grandson we’ve had him for 17yrs. All of our children grandchildren have given more in life than anything else we wouldn’t want it any other way.
What would you do with $20,000?We would use the money to put down on a tiny home or bigger Trailer, we live in an old 1994 travel trailer in my brother in laws backyard, 2 yrs ago we lost our living situation due to us moving our of state to care for my Dying Dad When returning after my Dad passed we had no money so we moved into our trailer. Times have been tough but life keeps going on, we smile and try to be positive and enjoy what we do have. Sometimes it’s difficult!
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