Monday, June 22, 2009

A Dozen and A Half

If we count the years we dated, then it's two dozen years. But as of today, we have 18 years of marriage behind us. Have they been the hardest years? The years we've changed the most? I know for certain that neither of us are the same kids we were when we got married just weeks after our college graduations. We have four other people we're responsible for now, and one of them is just weeks away from being fifteen. That alone is overwhelming on some days! We've lived in nine different homes, four states, and now a foreign country. We've handled some tough stuff together. I remember it dawning on us not too far into our marriage that being married was harder than it had looked from the outside, in the minds of starry-eyed teenagers. I have to say that it is still hard~ hard work to make it good in the midst of so many other responsibilities that vie for attention. And there are days and weeks when it isn't so good, to be honest, at least not in the "fun" sense of the word good. But the underlying commitment we have to each other makes us know it's good even when it may not feel good for the moment.

Didn't mean to preach a wedding sermon here! Just want to say I've never been sorry that I married this guy. We're far from perfect, we both know that now. But I think we're perfect for each other. :-) Love you, Liklak!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are right behind you at 17 years. I remember you both came out to Az to celebrate your 1st anniversary! It seems like forever ago and also like just last week. Congratulations!

Christie

park it said...

Happy Aniv !!!
Glad to see you guys are having a great time at "home"!
C & k

Midway Cottage said...

Happy Anniversary! How can it be possible that such young looking, beautiful people have been married 18 years?? Enjoy the day!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations love birds!

Bill-n-Tracy

Judith and Lance said...

Happy Anniversay, Lynne. My parents anniversary is today -- 37 years! Thanks for the post too, it was nice to read.

Jennifer J said...

Congratulations! What a wonderful, true post. We wish you many more happy, adventure-filled, loving years ahead.

Mary and Justin said...

Happy Anniversary!

OH Sports Nut said...

Happy Anniversary!

Life in the journey said...

Lynne and Scott: Congratulations, celebrate, celebrate and celebrate dome more :-) You make a wonderful couple and we are sure to count you as our friends. Love you both!
Doug and Maribel

sarah said...

Lynne, your post brought tears to my eyes! What a great example you two have been! Congrats!

Mary Beth said...

Happy Anniversary. Brought tears to my eyes, too. Thanks for the thoughts. I am away from my hubby now so that is probably why it is bringing tears to my eyes. I miss him. We were apart for several weeks last summer, too and it is always hard.

Mark said...

18 years, Holy Cow!!! It makes sense when I think about all that has happened in our lives since then, but it just sounds way too long. Congratulations you guys! And by the way, since we're on big numbers, happy 40th birthdays as well!