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The Story of Us, Part One: If You Don't Mind, Id Like To Start at the Middle.

7/15/2016

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It was November of 2014 when Peter and I moved in to Chateau PM, our happy, beautiful lofty little place in the City of Tonawanda. It was one of the coldest winters in recorded history, but we didn't mind that so much. 
We carefully shopped for and curated our little place with items old and new, thrift and antique shopping, and filling in with eclectic little finds along the way. Artwork, furniture, or measuring cups, we picked it our together and found its place in our little home. 
We made great warm and beautiful dinners together. Well, mostly he cooked, and I set a beautiful table, picked the music, and cleaned up. We both felt like we won the lottery as we talked for hours on end about everything and nothing, many times late in to the night. 
On the snowiest nights we would just start walking and see what groovy little places we would find in our charming little neighborhood. Even in the winter, the City Of Tonawanda has some amazing scenic water views. It also has an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, and lots of fun to be discovered if you only look for it. 
Some nights we might stumble upon and old pub filled with characters, or a great band playing. Some nights we would eat in beautiful restaurants, often getting to know the owners or other diners. 
We would walk home enjoying the softly falling snow and the moon and the water views. Usually holding hands and talking about our experiences of that day or night. 
We had friends over for great parties, brunches, small dinners. We both loved when our friends would play music on our piano and or guitar. A few times we even sat down and jammed (poorly) together. We had a blast. 
When the spring came we planted vegetables and flowers in pots , and got involved in our community garden. We went to hear local and national bands. We went to see show and plays. We had picnics, and rode our bikes to watch the sunset almost every night. Then we would sit on our little stoop porch among the plants and flowers and look up at the stars, sometimes sipping wine and always sharing stories.We talked about books and movies and politics and told the stories or our lives. We made all kinds of plans for the future.  
We enjoyed great times with our family, friends, and even strangers. 
Our home was bright with color and with spirit. We had figured it out. We felt almost like we were getting away with something that others hadnt figured out. We were madly and crazy in love. We thought that we had discovered the secrets of the Universe.  
This is "The Middle," and all I feel like talking about today. There is much more to our story, including our fun and crazy start, our incredibly strong love through all kinds of obstacles we could not have foreseen, and where that led us and what it taught us. 
This is what I felt like thinking about and sharing today. 
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Scott Frasier
7/15/2016 08:25:30 pm

Very nice Michelle. What really got me was; "We made all kinds of plans for the future."

Pam used to say; "We're going to be the old couple holding hands in the produce section of the grocery store." I don't know where she got that mental image from but it is sweet and sad at the same time. I'll forever have that image in my mind of her description of an event that will never happen.

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Wendy Migliore
7/15/2016 11:52:51 pm

...and this is how your story goes.......what a great form of therapy....love & hugs to you Michelle!

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Michelle Trimper link
7/16/2016 09:15:34 am

Thank you Wendy

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Janie Ziemba link
7/16/2016 12:11:46 am

Michelle,

I grew up in the City of Tonawanda and lived there for almost 22 years. However, I have never been able to find its charm until just now. After reading about the beautiful life you had built at "Chateau PM" with Peter, suddenly, it was transformed into a beautiful city. One that was made even more so by your being "madly and crazy in love."

Peter and you had "figured it out." Together, you had "discovered the secrets of the universe"and Tonawanda was made a better place because of it. Thank you for living and loving there.

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Michelle Trimper link
7/16/2016 09:18:01 am

Thank you Janie. We fell in love with this area to the point that we didnt even want to go on vacation. There was always more to see here. Sure, eventually we would have done all kinds of travel. But this place was both our home and our adventure. Peter used to say, "we live in a magical place."

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Debbie LoBello
7/16/2016 12:53:41 pm

Written just beautifully. You always seem to make me cry. I love you. 😘

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Michelle Trimper link
7/16/2016 02:05:03 pm

Love you too Sister!

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Tula Kelleher
7/16/2016 04:19:07 pm

Your love story was beautiful Michelle. Thank you for sharing. It means so much to me to know that you and Peter were so happy and in love.

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Michelle Trimper link
7/19/2016 06:58:52 am

Thank you Tula. I loved him so.

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Therese vita
7/16/2016 09:30:20 pm

I felt like I was reading the start of a novel. You had a wonderful life together... Magical and wonderful. Take the life lessons on the journey of your beautiful life Michelle. Treasure the little things, the ordinary, sublime comforts and caring things and people in your life. They will always be yours. You and Peter will make it so.

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Michelle Trimper link
7/19/2016 07:00:55 am

Love you Therese and so did Peter

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Melinda Whitehead
7/17/2016 04:42:15 am

Michelle,
Much love, prayers and hugs to you always. It seems to me you are a guide on this earth. A guide for friends and strangers alike to see and to constantly seek the beautifulness in everything that exists. You are a constant inspiration and I love you for that. Thank you.

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Michelle Trimper link
7/19/2016 08:31:15 am

Ah Melinda. What a beautiful way t be thought of. Sending you much love! xoxoxo

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Hanni
7/20/2016 05:43:24 am

I am so glad you share your story with all of us , we only knew you guys a short time but enjoyed talking with you or Peter . Please come and visit the lodge you have your friends there trying to help you through
this .We miss Peter a lot and it is so nice to read your story.

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