Janine
English version below the picture
Il y a trois jours, je me tenais à la porte de derrière et je voyais Janine revenir du potager. Elle tenait des carottes fraîches qu’elle venait d’arracher et aussi un joli bouquet de persil.
Je lui ai demandé de s’arrêter afin de prendre une photo. Les carottes seront préparées et cuites pour faire un plat avec des pois et des pommes de terre (macédoine )
Je connais Janine depuis 1957 et sa vue m’enchante toujours . J’ai été captivé en la regardant venir vers moi avec élégance en tenant les légumes. Elle était “la belle Jardinière” dans une simplicité naturelle. Heureusement, elle a récupéré (mais pas totalement) de son épaule droite cassée en Janvier dernier
Je n’ai pas l’intention de décrire ici toutes ses qualités de mère aimante pour nos six enfants et d’une femme dévouée, je voulais seulement exprimer ce que je ressentais il y a quelques jours à un moment précis: l’admiration et l’amour.
L’amour transcende et n’a pas besoin de plus de mots.
Three days ago I was standing at the backyard door at seeing Janine coming back from the veggie garden . She was holding fresh carrots she had just taken in the soil and also a cute bouquet of parsley.
I asked her to stop in order I took a picture . Carrots were going to be prepared and cooked to make a dish with peas and potatoes ( macedoine of vegetables).
I know Janine since 1957 and her image always enchants me . I was captivated in watching her coming towards me with elegance holding the veggies . She was” la belle Jardinière “ ( the beautiful gardener ) in a natural simplicity . Fortunately she has recovered but not totally from her broken shoulder of last January
I do not intend to describe here all of her qualities of loving mother for our six children and of devoted wife , I wanted only to express what I felt three days ago at a precise moment: admiration and love .
Love transcends and does not need more words.
What a wonderful tribute to the woman you love! Awwww! I’d add a bunch of hearts if I knew how! ♥ Oh! [ALT-3] ♥♥♥♥♥ Best wishes to you and Janine, Michel! I’m glad to know her shoulder is healed.
Your comment meant a mot for me Doug. I was busy lately and could not blog nor visit but now, I go! 🙂
Precious picture precious husband. 🙂
Husband ? yes, Bonnie. Precious ? This has to be verified! 🙂
She is indeed beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing this charming photo! Glad she has recovered! How old were you two in 1957?
Janine was very young in August 1957 when we met for the first time and I had to go to the military service during 27 months including a part of Algeria war so we married in February 1961
Michel, this is such a touching tribute. I see true love between the two of you– enviable! You are right. Sometimes words are not needed, like in this case. The picture tells 1,000 words!
Tu as raison, Louisa . J ‘ ai pris cette photo dans un élan spontané.
You found your soul-mate in your early days. This is touching. I’m glad that she is healed from her broken shoulder.
Yes Gail, Janine is ” healed ” but notr totally . A small handicap remains but she goes with.
You are such a sweet kind talented man whose love for his wife makes me smile. I’m so glad u are my friend and it’s so heart-warming to read this!!!👍👏😍😁❤️❤️❤️❤️I do admire you and Janine!!! Xx ❤️And blessings!! Angela
I am glad this post makes a smile on your face , Angela . I do not forget the trial you were through last year and what William did for his wife .
Glad you still fell that way about your wife
yes ,Love is something always alive.
Yes it is
A lovely tribute to a beautiful lady. Nothing more blessed than being married to your best friend. That fresh vegetable dish sounds so delicious.!
This dish, Françoise, is called in French ” macedoine de légumes ” . Those are bits of potatoes, carrots , peas etc… mixed together with seasoning. It is easy to eat, good and refreshing.
Wow! How romantic is that! 🙂
Having being together for 60 years, is tremendous, specially in this day and age. Some don’t understand, that it is after being together for several years that your love for the other grows.
Love is growing in changing , I think, Angy.
What a wonderful snapshot in time. VanGough should have painted just such a picture!
janine and I are loving Van Gogh . we visited some years ago the place where he lived his last years and painted his most famous works : St Remy de Provence and Arles ( southern France )
Such beautiful thoughts about your wife and a beautiful post!
It is a spontaneaous post, Nico
Blessings my friend.
It’s so touching and lovely that you have this ever-increasing love for your wife after all these years. I hope to find such a love someday.
As I already said to you,Marica, I wish sincerely for you.
You honor your wife. Amor!
Thanks Rachel
AW! 🙂 This brought joy-tears to my eyes, Michel! Janine IS beautiful! 🙂
It is so wonderful to read about a man who loves and admires his wife! And I’m sure she loves and admires you, too 🙂 You 2 truly are lovebirds! 🙂
Yes, I’m sure when you look at her, love sparkles in your eyes. a smile breaks out on your lips, and words are NOT necessary! 🙂
HUGS for you and Janine!!! 🙂
I like the expression ” lovebirds” and your comment says the things with such a talent in the writing.
🙂
Such a sweet photo, and such sweet love. ❤
I am glad to read your kind comment, Lynn.
This is so incredibly tender and honest. What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful wife. It makes my heart swell to read this lovely post. So happy I am for you and your dear wife to have been able to share so many years and so much love.
peace & love ❤
Jane
Coming from you, jane , this comment touches me deeply.
How fitting! A life together is built not on deep, grand things, but on little, quotidian ones, like meals. If you get them right, the depth and grandeur emerge by themselves.
Neil, you say this better than me. I agree with you.
You are truly a lucky man, Michel! And Janine is a lucky woman! Tomorrow, I join with my family to celebrate 60 years of marriage for my parents. They were married August 17, 1957. We are a lucky family to have them!
This is a beautiful anniversary for your parents and all the family, Karen.
What a wonderful thing that after all these years she still pulls at your heartstrings when you see her coming. It is a beautiful example of love.
You are blessed, Michel! I hope you and Janine will have many more wonderful years together. ❤️
Thanks Suzy for your kind words.
What a beautiful post! This is love!
I am glad you enjoyed it, Susan.
How wonderful that the sight of your wife still inspires such tender thoughts. That’s a beautiful kind of love.
It was like the sight at the first meet., Cheri.
You’re such a sweet and loving husband to Janine, Uncle Michel❤Glad toknow that Janine has recovered and hope she will totally recover at the soonest time.
I hope too but not sure, Isabel. Thanks.
Que c’est touchant ….C’est vrai que nous avons une mère extraordinaire …Nous l’adorons et toi aussi d’ailleurs .On vous embrasse
Merci Carole , ce commentaire nous touche .
so very sweet, Michel! 🙂
It is the same for you both, Peggy.
❤
Je comprends ce que tu ressens , Marlaine.
so cute… my prayers to you both…
Thanks Tribo. I am pleased with your comment.
I love how you love your Janine, Michel. It is beautiful!
Love to you both – Carolyn
“Love never fails” 1 Corinthians 13:8
So very true!
Love is a beautiful thing!
Yes Nancy, beautiful in the simplicity.,
a wonderful tribute of love to your dear friend and life partner. you are so blessed!
This is so true, Joyce.
It just struck me now—macedoine de légumes, the dish we call “mixed vegetables” (but somewhat less mass-produced and pre-packaged). Of course! What else is a veggie garden for?
Yes, Neil, the veggie garden produce fresh vegetables this is the firqt function It is also a teacher : the veggie garden teaches the effort, the perseverance and the patience . And when you are worried or upset the garden becomes soothing.
Ahh, Michel. I totally understand how you feel. As we get older and health problems start arriving, we cherish our spouses even more. When we are young we feel invincible, but but age makes us realize that any day can be our last together. We appreciate the little things we have together more than the big things. Doing an every day chore, or watching our loved one do it—as Janine is here—makes us realize how blessed we are in our choice of a soul mate!! The other is watching our children, and now grandchildren and great-grandchildren, mature and prosper. They doubly remind us how God has truly blessed us through the years and past trials. This posting has moved me a lot. We both have been blessed in our lives. Maybe it has to do with a very special week in Feb. of 1961 for both of us!! Love and hugs to both of you! ❤ Nancy and Ken
A so good analysis , Nancy. I agree totally . and also it is so obvious our ways in the life are similar.since february of 1961!
One of the sweetest posts ever. I loved it.
Hugs.
You are also an exemple of love , Elizabeth.
Beautiful, Michel! Blessings to both you and lovely Janine! Cheers!
Thanks , Larry.
This brought tears to my eyes, Michel. Thank you to wonderful you and your family for all that you inspire in my heart. xxoo Cassi and Lola
Thank you my sweet Cassi .
Beautiful lady, beautiful photo and beautiful tribute to beautiful wedded bliss!
I am touched by your comment, Zakiah
Having the privilege of meeting Janine twice , I know that she is a really lovely lady , this is a wonderful tribute to her
Thank you, Julie.
Wonderful hearing your words of love for such a fine lady ❤
The words of love are the best.
En trois mots, un amour réussi !
Et le synonyme d’amour est vie,
et Dieu … Bref, merveilleux ❤
Ceci est un très gentil commentaire, Anne-Marie.
A long life you have had together, Michel, and many more years to come. A beautiful tribute to Janine!
Shoulder injuries can take a long time to fully heal and recover. Having injured, although not broken, both of mine at different times, I know it can take a while.
All my best to you and Janine. ❤
I did not know you had also injuries to your shoulders ,Lavinia. Yes, Janine is much better now than last January but it will still have sequels of this broken shoulder.
That was the most beautiful and romantic post I have ever read. Love like yours and Janine are very rare. 💖
Rare ? not sure . Precious? yes, Anna Maria.
Love this post and the fact that you honor your wife, Michel.
Love to you both,a
Lind
This is a kind comment, Linda .
How blessed you are. Love the post and the words of love for your Janine. 🙂
“Love will not fail” Paul 1 Corinthians .
Mornin Glorie! I’m sorry I haven’t read this until now… my heart could have been warmer for more than a month! ILYM
You were busy of course , Marsha . Don’ t worry.
“Sa vue m’enchante toujours”. Quels beaux mots ❤