Today is our 18th 19th Wedding Anniversary.
This post was from August of 2006, around the time that we started down this road to transplant.
It still feels oh. so. right.
Here is to the glue that holds me together.
1. In the beginning, it was good. We both had to grow up, but we figured it out together- and waited for each other along the way. Now? It just rocks :)
2. First there were 2 of us, then 3 .. then .. what the heck! There were 4! Thanks for the great kiddies, babe!
3. You've stood by me through 6 miscarriages and 13 years of parenting. You've shown me that anyone can be a great parent with just a little will and a lot of love. Doesn't matter what the past looked like for you.
4. You've sat next to me at the hospital for two births, a kidney removal, a hysterectomy, one PD insertion and soon, we hope, a kidney transplant. You never threw up, ran and cried or didn't show up with flowers, or Iced Tea with extra lemon. Considering how much I know you hate Dr.'s and hospitals, I know you bit several bullets in your time over me.
5. You've taught our kids to fix cars, ride bikes, tie their shoes, throw a football, fear nothing, algebra, love God and expect the best from themselves and no less.
6. You've listened to me talk ... and talk... and talk ... and talk ... and talk - with a smile on your face, and never let on that maybe you weren't just "not listening" a wee little bit at times.
7. You've supported me through my career as it moved us to state after state, after state, after state. You are the best U-Haul packer I know, and ya drive a mean truck :)
8. You've sat up with me at night when things get rough, held me while I cried, reassured me when I needed it - and kicked me in the behind when I needed that, too.
9. You never yell when I mess up the checkbook. Thanks. Really, thanks!
10. Your eyes? Well, I had to get those in here. They are the first thing I noticed about you, and the outward thing I love the most. Blue like a sapphire, sparkling in the sun. Man, I just wish the kids had gotten those eyes. Yeah .. yeah .. I know. Let it go, Kel ...
11. You know me, inside and out. Better than anyone. When my daddy died, you cried with me. You laughed with me. You've held my hand through more medical evaluations and procedures than one man should face in a lifetime. You continue to help me work through the way things are now. You never missed a beat- you know just what to say or do at the right time.
12. You balance and complete me. We have our rhythm and you take the lead. I enjoy giving the lead to you. I love being behind you and beside you. And now? I love being home with you all the time, working and raising our family. Together. I never get tired or hearing you down the hall in the office.
13. God is so present in your life, in everything you do, how you love me and how you raise our kids. It amazing to sit back and watch you. May our kids be as lucky as I am with you.
I am blessed.
I think you get the message.
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