Meet Shawn & Patty! Just one look at these 2 love birds and you would think that they were newly weds, not only because of their youth but because they acted it. I was surprised, happy & hopeful to hear that they have been married 25 years! I had to find out more about this love, because they seemed so youthful, undivided and so fun. Patty gave me some insight into there 25 years together!

"Shawn and I were married 25 years ago on April 28, 1984. I can honestly say that we love each other even more today. 25 years ago, we were just kids ourselves, when we married 10 months after a very short courtship. Our dating days were spent in Charlottetown walking all over the city hand in hand, getting to know each other, wanting the same things in life. I found out I was pregnant on our first anniversary, and that marked the first of four children every two years. Adults now, our children range in age from 17 - 23.

Money was very tight in the early years and raising four children, we were always very conscience of spending. We spent a lot of time at playgrounds, going on walks, picnics, and most vividly I remember laughing our heads off. Shawn lost his Dad to cancer when he was in his early teenage years, and I remember him saying he always wanted to be there for our family. With that being said, it has always been very important for us to be together as a family.

We have also worked at enriching our relationship, including our involvement with Marriage Encounter for the past 15 years. It gives us an opportunity to express our deep feelings of how we value each other, and what we want for our marriage. Shawn has always been, and continues to be my best friend whom I choose to spend most of my time with. When he looks at me, I feel loved, and I want him to feel the same way from me. We are eternally grateful for everyday we have together.

I have always loved Shawn very much, and these pictures have been an aphrodisiac for me. I didn't think it was possible to love him any more than I already did, but the more I look at his picture, I think to myself, I love you so much."