May 1st, 1979, after watching and dreaming from a distance for the previous 6 months, I touched the lips of an angel. An evening and an event that is forever emblazoned in my memory, this is the day that I mark in time when my life truly began. On that special day my flesh and my soul connected with “the one” who was meant for me. On that day, and everyday since, I have shared my life with my soul-mate. If ever the cliche has been true, it is true for us. Bound together in a vow of marriage and solidarity, it goes much deeper than I would have ever guessed. She touches my soul on a physical and spiritual level that propels my mind and body into the ethereal realms. She lifts me up; strengthens my inner being; surrounds me with life; gives me hope; infuses me with passion and desire; fills my empty spaces with peace and joy.
We met in high school. Fell head-over-heels in love. Married too young. Raised a family way too young. Struggled, scraped by, clawed, scratched, survived. And now here we are. Almost 30 years since we met. 29 years since we first dated. And, this month, 27 years since we married, we are strong, vibrant, ever vigilant, and forever in love. My beautiful bride, with flowers in her flowing hair, the sparkle of happiness in her eyes, and a loving and devoted presence stands before me and with me today and forever; my wife; my lover; my friend; my soul-mate.
June 10, 2008 at 2:40 pm
The way marraiges come and go it is great to see that it can work.
June 10, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Wonderful, hon. What a wonderful way to describe your love. Thanks!
June 10, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Evyl: Hasn’t always been easy, we’ve just always known there can be no other way
CMGD: Thanks for stopping by… I’m always trying to express what I really feel. Sometimes it comes out better than others.
June 11, 2008 at 4:16 pm
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June 11, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Beautifully said.
~ZZ
June 11, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Greeneyezz: Thanks for stopping by, and the Twitter add
June 12, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I have often felt that I was the only person who loved, respected and adored my spouse. Too often I see people bitch and complain about what their spouse is not, never seeming to focus on what he/she is.
It’s refreshing to know that there are people who, like me, are still in love many years later.
“Course, I’m not much of a romantic. You seem to be very much a romantic.
June 12, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Miss Ann: Not usually romantic just for the sake of romance. We try to use romance and the element of surprise to keep things fresh. We never really know what to expect from one another as far as expressing our love for each other.
June 18, 2008 at 6:24 pm
This is so lovely. I read it to my sweetie and my voice broke about half way through. Thank you for sharing it- I wish you and your beautiful bride another 27 happy years, times two.
(The picture is great too.)
June 19, 2008 at 9:11 am
Moonbeam: Thanks so much MM. Not always easy, but we grow closer with each passing day.
June 25, 2008 at 3:20 pm
*sigh*
Love the picture. Love the sentiment.
June 25, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Awww :0) That’s AWESOME!
It’s nice to know that there are others [besides, my hubby and I], that are TRULY in Love, and know what a REAL relationship is all about! :0) It’s SO rare these days! So rare!
Happy [belated] Anniversary! Here’s to MANY, MANY more!!
[p.s. found ya over on Miss Ann Thrope's]
July 9, 2008 at 10:22 am
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