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Happy Anniversary, Baby

Today I celebrate my marriage.

Fourteen years...

I celebrate a husband who is

patient.

Kind.

Hard-working.

I celebrate this man who listens when I cry.
Who hears what I mean and not what I say.
Who loves me in the midst of all my ups and downs.

I celebrate a marriage of two friends who still like each other very much.
Who laugh together uproariously.
Who love discovering the subtle nuances of a life well-lived together.

I celebrate morning breath and grey hair and baldness.

I celebrate snuggling and sex and welcome home kisses.

I celebrate creating a home together.

I celebrate goals accomplished and dreams fulfilled and hope for our future.

I celebrate our history - our first apartment, the places we've lived, the friends we've made.

I celebrate this man, who fourteen years ago took my hands in his, and promised to be with me for as long as we both shall live.

It's all been good.
Real good.

Comments

  1. michelle_d8:03 AM

    Happy Anniversary (to my anniversary twin)

    You got me all teary eyed now! Have a great day!

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  2. Susie8:09 AM

    Great photo, Cath. Happy Anniversary to the two of you. Here's to many, many more years of adventures ;)

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  3. Anonymous12:21 PM

    How precious! It's nice to hear someone celebrating marriage these days! Congratulations on your anniversary. Blessings on you both!

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  4. Chrissy King11:03 PM

    Yeah!!! Happy anniversary!! We just celebrated 14 years in March. You have so many beautiful things to celebrate. Thanks for sharing them with us. (Now don't forget to print it out and save it too!!)

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  5. Anonymous8:30 AM

    Ok I am literally crying and laughing at the same time. Do you know how hard that is? That means lots of emotion girl, serious good stuff.

    Loved hearing of your celebration here. Amazing. Truly, a very very amazing accomplishment! Here is to many many many more years together! Congrats!

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  6. Talena8:48 PM

    What a cute couple you guys make. Happy anniversary--may you continue to be blessed.

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