Thirty-eight years ago today, a nineteen-year old bride walked down a long aisle to marry her twenty-year old groom. I have written about how we met and the honeymoon from hell in previous blogs. (Blogs dated 11/11/09 and 11/14/10)
But, we made it. Happily ever after.
Within a few short years, we bought a house, traveled the world, had many fine cars, great jobs, enjoyed playing tennis after work, had lots of friends and an exciting life.
I never wanted a dull, boring life. Believe me, I did not get one. It has been an exciting ride. I also can’t ever imagine my life without the handsome guy beside me through all the joys and challenges of life.
After eight years, we decided we were ready for children and Voila! William arrived. We traveled most of his first year and even took him to Hawaii for a month when he was 4-months old. When we got home, I realized that the house was too small and was on a too busy street with no sidewalks. Time to move.
Then life really took off.
We shake our heads in wonder. How did it go by so quickly? It seems it was just moments ago we were young and vital kids living great active lives. Our son is a grown 30-year old man. Our little boy! How did that happen so quickly? This same kid will phone this evening to wish us a Happy Anniversary. He never forgets. How sweet is that?
So, we will celebrate our Anniversary tonight by going to a local car show – not surprised, are you? – and enjoying some wonderfully fresh fish in a small restaurant along the ocean.
William and Kimberly are due here for Michael’s birthday party on Saturday. Also celebration her birthday, Natalie and her husband Rick and daughter Melanie will join us. I am making a chocolate cake for her, as she is a true chocolate addict. I am making another cake for Michael – a carrot cake. His choice.
All in all, life has been not bad for two kids who starting out with really nothing except a lot of love and a very strong commitment to each other. We did okay. More than okay.
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