We conquered our 7th year of marriage.
My wedding ring slides up and down on my finger, much less snug than it was on our August wedding day in Oregon. It is less shiny now, in need of a good cleaning, but that gets thrown by the wayside in an attempt to keep up with life. Despite the lotion caked crevases, and white gold that could use a dip to make it look more like white gold again, this ring still remains the prettiest, most prized piece of jewelry I own. This circular piece of jewelry, the most amazing symbol of a forever lasting commitment, one that has no end. Marriage, to him, has been the most sacred promise I have ever made. I am so very lucky we were able to begin our marriage journey when we did.
We have grown up together. From high school sweethearts...
Into a young Mr. and Mrs August 20, 2005.
8 years later, we are still young (getting married young does that for you!), but now our relationship has grown to include full time careers, college degrees/debt, graduate school, a car, a minivan, a mortgage, 3 little loves...and it is all so full, and rich, and...us. Marriage is beautiful. It is fun, messy, deep, and tender, and I am just so very lucky I get to experience it, everyday, with him. Because even on our worst day, and we've had them, I'd choose him a million times over. Because he is great.
My wedding ring slides up and down on my finger, much less snug than it was on our August wedding day in Oregon. It is less shiny now, in need of a good cleaning, but that gets thrown by the wayside in an attempt to keep up with life. Despite the lotion caked crevases, and white gold that could use a dip to make it look more like white gold again, this ring still remains the prettiest, most prized piece of jewelry I own. This circular piece of jewelry, the most amazing symbol of a forever lasting commitment, one that has no end. Marriage, to him, has been the most sacred promise I have ever made. I am so very lucky we were able to begin our marriage journey when we did.
We have grown up together. From high school sweethearts...
To now - August 2013
8 years later, we are still young (getting married young does that for you!), but now our relationship has grown to include full time careers, college degrees/debt, graduate school, a car, a minivan, a mortgage, 3 little loves...and it is all so full, and rich, and...us. Marriage is beautiful. It is fun, messy, deep, and tender, and I am just so very lucky I get to experience it, everyday, with him. Because even on our worst day, and we've had them, I'd choose him a million times over. Because he is great.
The 7th year wasn't full of only roses and rainbows, it was so much more. It was overcoming difficulty, and discovering that with trials and ugliness, ultimately we have LOVE. And love, LOVE, well, it is more than enough. Always. Of this, I'm sure.
and I know that love is what we've got.
Cheers to enjoying year number 8 together, may it bring continued growth together as a couple, more kisses, a masters degree and a FNP job, a vacation, and lots of happiness.
and I know that love is what we've got.
Cheers to enjoying year number 8 together, may it bring continued growth together as a couple, more kisses, a masters degree and a FNP job, a vacation, and lots of happiness.
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