This Friday, it will be ten years since Kevin and I were married. I want to say something poignant about life and love and the passage of time, but all I keep thinking is ten years? How the heck did that happen? Because nothing has changed, and everything has changed. There really isn’t any other way to describe it. So we just keep on keeping on. Spanning time. I think my mother-in-law said it best when talking about her own 44 year marriage, “We’ve been lucky in that we’ve grown toward each other instead of away from each other.” That’s how I feel too. Even in this crazy world that is constantly pulling us in a million different directions, Kevin and I have been able to stay connected to each other, grounded in our values while moving forward. But I don’t credit luck – it is a conscious effort to put each other first. To choose each other. Every day. Even before our kids. Even when it’s hard. And plus no one makes me laugh like he does.
If I have one regret, it’s that there aren’t many pictures of the two of us. So take more pictures together. That’s the takeaway after ten years. Here’s a few spanning 2003 to 2012 (I don’t have any from 2013! So sad.).
Happy 10 Year Anniversary! I loved seeing that photo from your wedding. So many things about that day were really special (how did you do it? how did you know? you made it about all the right things) but I will never forget how you asked everyone to stand up and acknowledge that you would want our help. That moment has really stuck with me. Congratulations to you both. x
Thanks Miranda – how did I know? I have no idea!!! Except, I do remember reading a lot of books. I’m a research kind of girl.
Adorable! Happy 10 years!
Yes, do you want to be right or do you want to be happy? EXACTLY!
Hope you’re having a blast in PA.
Thanks Rochelle! I didn’t realize you have a blog too – I’ll add it to my reading list. Happy Back to School!