Pat and Marianne

We blended our family 21 years ago of 7 kids between us. We were in love with each other and our children. We now have 10 grandchildren!!

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How did your love story begin?

Our story began about 23 years ago. I met my future husband about 3 years after his wife passed and I had gone through a divorce. He was a basketball coach and he was coaching my sons. There was an instant connection one that I cannot explain to this day. We started dating and got married a few years later. I can tell yo that I believe he came into my life at a perfect time and we are soulmates!

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

We wanted to do something fun and memorable after we got married with the kids. We decided to take them all t Disney World in Florida. Ages were 5,9,10,2 12 year old's, 14 and 15. That vacation bonded us like you can't even imagine and that they still remember the trip and speak of it when we get together. It was all meant to be and we are now even bigger with 10 beautiful talented grandchildren ages from 16 down to 6 months old. They are all very close and love each other like you can't imagine

What would you do with $20,000?

I can think of so many things to get fixed or repaired with this money, but taking them all on vacation again would be a dream come true! This has been something that I have wanted to do, but have never had enough money to do it. I would love to see all my grandchildren experience what their parents had the privilege of experiencing once upon a time. It would bring us all together at one time to enjoy the family and bond with each other even more.

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