State of My Union
I often discuss what goes on at the homestead, or with the dogs, and occasionally with the writing, but I rarely discuss myself.
But this Wednesday marks my wedding anniversary. 37 years with Greg. (I know. I can't believe we made it either.) Ha!
Over the years, we've had some good times and more than a few bad breaks. But tragedies, even the worst of them, are the bones that make or break a marriage. For us, our true strength comes out when it's been darkest. And we take turns being the rock for the other, so that neither of us bear the burden alone.
I think anyone who's been married a long time will tell you the same thing. Marriage is the ultimate partnership.
I think anyone who's been married a long time will tell you the same thing. Marriage is the ultimate partnership.
I'd like to leave you with a story that illustrates my devotion to someone who's not just my better half but my best friend.
One New Year's Eve, Greg came down with pneumonia. As strong and robust as he was, I almost lost him. He had gone downhill alarmingly fast. I'm sure I broke land speed records to get him to the emergency room, afraid he'd die on me before I could get help.
While we were waiting for a doctor to see him, he started to slip down his chair and he was fading fast. He doesn't remember this of course, because he was delirious with fever, but I grabbed him, all two hundred pounds of him and although he was nearly twice my weight, I held him in my arms and whispered in his ear, "I've got you, hon. I've got you." I kept him bolstered until an orderly showed up and helped me get him on a gurney.
I wasn't going to let him go. I never will.
Happy anniversary, hon.
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This will be my only post this week. Aside from celebrating an anniversary, I'm hosting a party for my new neighbors, and finishing up some projects on the homestead.
But please stop in and leave a comment. Tell me how long you've been married or been with your significant other. What's the best anniversary gift you've ever received?
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We don't really exchange gifts. As corny as it sounds, being with him another year is gift enough. Plus, he makes sure I have everything I want throughout the year, so when the day rolls around, there's really nothing to ask for.
I just received my ARC for Kindred of the Fallen and there's an excert for Mistress of Stone in the back! Had to tell you :).
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Marianne: Thank you for popping in, sweetie! And thanks for the good wishes.
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Isis: Ref: Mistress of the Stone
Ha! How cool is that? I wasn't aware they were still promoting that one. It's pretty old. Thanks for letting me know.
I've been married 17 years. :-)
*sings* Happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary, haaaaaaaaapy anniversary!
Happy anniversary!! Here's to many, many more!
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Jennifer: 17 years is terrific. I hope you have many more.
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Darke: ROTFL. I'm afraid to admit I remember that.
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Stacy: If I were to pick any gift, a trip would be first on my list. That's a great idea!
Jim
Not romantic, but it's how we roll. If he'd proposed, I doubt we'd still be together.
I'm not married and have no SO, unless you count the twin, and then we've been together since the womb - so over 31 years!
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Renee: You guys have weathered so much in your short time together. If tragedies like that don't break you, nothing will.
I love that he hid a ring in the coffeemaker. I know Greg would never do that. I tend to lose things.
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Sarah: A twin definitely counts as a significant other.
After 30 years, soon to be 31 in December, we are still "friends" too and to my mind that is one of the best parts of being together so long. Of course knowing that he has my back like I have his does not hurt either, especially when times get tough for either one of us.
(3rd PT session today and still going strong, weather kind of turned too warm this afternoon after chilly morning but oh well we live in Texas so what else can we expect but summer time after starting out with a fall day.)
Many more blessed anniversaries to come.
Hugs to you and Greg :-)
I'd say the best gift was one we gave each other - for our 25th, we got married again. This time we did everything we wanted (instead of our parents) and had a blast.
We were supposed to celebrate with a trip to Australia for our 30th, but we never made it due to a couple geriatric dogs. --Maybe for our 40th.
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This is so true. There's nothing more satisfying than knowing someone's looking out for you.
I think that's why it hurts when marriages don't work out. It's not that you weren't loved, it's that the person you loved didn't have your back.
PS Glad the P/T is working for you. I have high hopes if not for a full recovery, at least for a better standard of living.
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Dru: Thanks, hon!
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Linda: I know. You old geezers and your 43 years!
Ref: getting married again
LOL. I swore to myself I'd only get married once--even if it was to the same person. But then our first marriage was very simple and totally our idea, so I have no regrets.
Glad you finally got the wedding you wanted. Plus your kids got to see it too.
I've been married for 4 years and 4 months and the best anniversary gift is devoted love. Although not material this is all I need. He always tells me I am the best thing that has happened to him. There is such strength in great relationship.
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Suzanne: Aww. It sounds like you already have a great foundation. Congratulations, Sharon.
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Linda: I'll tell you what. It'll be crossed canes at dawn. Whoever is still standing when they take the canes away from us, wins. LOL!
We've been married 17 years. We don't exchange gifts for anniversaries. Just cards! I do remember those first years, going to the Lenox outlet and buying a piece of our china set to mark the day!
I've been married 24 years, and I feel the same way you do.
Happy Anniversary to you and Greg:)
Marriage is both love and work. I can be hard work.
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Mike: You must be worth it, Mike, or she wouldn't have kept you all these years. :)