25 Years

Tomorrow is our anniversary. Twenty-five years of wedded bliss.

I wish I could say it has all been blissful, but I DO like to tell the truth. It has been rewarding, fun, adventuresome, comfortable, exciting. It has been full of love, happiness, and joy. I have felt contented, supported, and cherished.

However, some of our blissful days have been hard. Excruciatingly so. It was hard to care for Mark's mom while she lay dying, hard to be apart so much. Of course we have had the normal ups and downs most marriages experience.

Through it all, I have come to know real love. I feel it for him, and he tells me he feels it back. I feel so blessed to have such a kind and loving husband. I am grateful to be married to my best friend. Many women I know have 'girl's nights' but I rarely is ever go out without my hubby. I love that he is honest with me.

This man really is my other half. As cliche as it sounds, he completes me. Without him I know I wouldn't be the person I am now.

I just can't wait for eternity.