Happy Anniversary
In my mind today, I'm thinking about marriage. Today, Ken and I have been married 28 years. We've loved and supported one another through peaks and valleys of this life journey. We've raised five children and have two wonderful grandchildren. Just like Joe Walsh sings, "Life's been Good to Me." It really has.
Ken had two children when we met. I knew by watching him with his children what a wonderful man he truly was. I couldn't understand how any woman would not treasure him. I'm just so glad they didn't. I hate he suffered so much heartache and failed marriages, but without those aches I wouldn't have met the love of my life. Back row, today is an ultra cheesy post so I give you permission to "zone" out.
As a newly wedded couple, we saw no reason to wait on children. I was awfully young, but he already had children and he wasn't getting any younger. So, we had children. I worked two jobs and went to college part time to finish my degree I had abruptly dropped. He was my biggest fan and insisted although money was tight that I earn my degree. He wanted me to excel and to be educated. What a wonderful man? He's been my compass. He was heaven sent.
We have truly shared life. The years have blown by and almost all the children are grown. One is in heaven and the youngest is sweet 16. This morning he woke me with, "Happy Anniversary Sweetheart." What so many don't understand is that true, lasting love is more than hot sex (the back row is wide awake now) and breathtaking moments. Sure those are a part of it, but I find myself gushing over him because of his beautiful heart. I still blush when I see him. He's always told me how wonderful and beautiful I am before ALS and after. And what's even better, I believe him. He's changed this ugly duckling into a swan ALS and all. Marriage is truly a gift from God.
I love you Ken,
Sal the Old Married Gal
Dedicated to true love. I hope you someday find yours.
Quotes of the Day:
"Cherish not just anniversaries but each given moment."
Mrs. Sarah Anderson Alley
"True love stories never have endings."
Richard Bach
"Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own."
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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