On the Eve of 30 Years

Eiffel-tower-on-map corey amaro living in France

 

On the Eve of the ninth of January, how I came to meet French Husband and live in France. 

Because I didn’t like the 110 degree heat in my hometown as a child.

Because the Sound of Music made being a nun look like fun.

Because while living in a monastery in New Mexico, I said my name was Nicol and that I was French.

Because while at the monastery my spiritual director was an Abbot from France.

Because I could not become a priest, I left the monastery and landed in the bay area.

Because I fell in love with a young man while studying to be a Youth Minister.

Because a few years later, he tragically died.

Because two years after his death, my family and friends tried to set me up with every Tom, Dick, and Harry in town,

Because I didn’t want to date, I went to the I-BEAM (a Gay Club) to dance (Knowing it would be the best place to dance and never meet a man to marry),

Because at the I-BEAM there was one straight guy from France who kept dancing by me.

Because.



Comments

31 responses to “On the Eve of 30 Years”

  1. Happy 30th Anniversary Corey and Yann! Blessings for another 30.💖💖💖
    ( My husband and I will celebrate our 30 on May 1❤️)

  2. Your blog posts are such an inspiration to us all.
    Thank you for sharing your heart with us all.
    I love you
    Jeanne

  3. Happy Anniversary to you and Yann. Wedded blss at its finest.
    A perfect pair.
    A life truly blessed.
    The greatest thing you will ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

  4. Happy anniversary! So glad the string of circumstances led to the past 30 years. 🙂

  5. Happy Anniversary! You are such a romantic pair, thanks for sharing how it all began. My hubby and I celebrate 40 years this year!

  6. I am so happy for you that your “Because” had a happy ever after in France. Happy Anniversary!

  7. Shelley Noble

    Happy Anniversary Yann and Corey! Your love story continues to inspire more love.

  8. Happiest of anniversaries Corey and Yann!

  9. How time flies — not that we’d have life’s adventures any other way. Parabéns!

  10. Ann of Avondale

    Happy Anniversary! Quite an interesting journey, may you continue on the path of love and joy.

  11. Jacklynn Lantry

    Kismet…

  12. Happy 30th Anniversary 🎊🎊🎊❤️❤️
    Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of your beginning romance.

  13. Happy Anniversary! I will never get tired of this wonder filled story!!!

  14. Well, God had a plan for you both. He sure must have a sense of humor to have you meet at a Gay Dance Club…right? He’s been smiling down on you ever since. Blessings…

  15. …and then things got really hot. Happy 30th Anniversary, Corey and Yann!

  16. Happy Anniversary! Who knew that it got up to 110 in Willows…it’s poretty far north.

  17. Because everything happens for a reason.. Happy Anniversary, so happy for you xx

  18. Leonie Buchanan

    This all shows it was all meant to be! God works in mysterious ways 🙏🙏

  19. Because Life happens……..

  20. Happy Anniversary to you both! Let’s keep celebrating when we’re back in Aix – how about a Valentine’s Day date?!
    Hugs-
    Anne

  21. Loved reading about your path! Thanks for sharing and Happy Anniversary!

  22. I didn’t know t whole story . So tragic and funny at t same time. It all explains your strength.

  23. I never tire of this story because you met on my birthday! You have/are a gift in so many ways. We are so thankful to have you on the planet. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
    Jennie

  24. The I-Beam. Went there many times, never met a nice French man who would take me away from all this. It’s like you won the lottery.

  25. Wanda Decker

    Lovely post! Happy anniversary, Corey and Yann

  26. And this is truly a love story.

  27. I love that story….and the rest is history as they say….
    Happy Anniversary.
    Ali

  28. Sharon CS

    Happy, happy 30th anniversary Corey and Yann!! Many continued blessings on your marriage!

  29. How utterly romantic. Such a clear, marked out path.

  30. Barbara Blizzard

    Ahh, the details that fill out the story of our lives – even your tiniest are magical. Thanks for sharing.

  31. Happy Anniversary to you and Yann. You are such a loving couple. Does my heart good. Loved your story but what was Yann doing in a gay club?!

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