Today is our 18th Wedding Anniversary. We've been together 19 1/2 happy years. We always say we knew; for both of us it was love at first sight. From the first moments I spent with Mitt, I knew I wanted to be with him for the rest of my life.
We have enjoyed a quiet day together. This morning Rusty went home but first he hung up a heavy mirror for me and he made the final moves of furniture for the hospital bed which should be delivered tomorrow. We both miss Rusty, TN is just too far away. We are happy we will see him again in 2 weeks for Lacey's wedding.
We had a great weekend, Tessa spent Saturday night with us and we decided at about 8:00 at night to throw Lacey and Brendan a Surprise Engagement Party the next day. Tessa and I loved rushing to decorate and making personalized buttons. Mike and I really enjoyed our time with Tessa. Papa joked that we should go get tattoos that would read; "Mama", "Little Mama" and "Big Papa", he said they should all be on our backs. :)
As I reflect on my years with Mitt I am overwhelmed with gratitude. He makes me so happy just being him. He has always been quick to laugh and so easy to love. This anniversary has a much deeper meaning for me. When the one you love has been given months to live you realize just how important every moment is. Truly it is up to each of us to make our moments meaningful. The appreciation we have for those we love and for the love we are given blesses us. Don't take the love in your life for granted; cherish it and each other.
Wishing you many healthy years of love. xoxo
As I made "My Rounds" at work today nearly everyone asked me about Mike. I have told 100's of people about You Sister Chris and Your Husband and My Brother Mike. I told them YOU were having YOUR 18th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. I reflected with them that YOU TWO SHARE a LOVE for ONE ANOTHER that few are blessed with ever knowing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for SHARING that LOVE with the rest of us.
Always In My Thoughts and Prayers
Happy 18th!!!
XO's
Brother Steve
WOW! Congrats! Thank you for being an inspiration in so many ways!!! Love you guys! Jessica
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a nice day and such a wonderful weekend. I pray for peace and serenity for you and your family. Love you, Michelle
ReplyDeleteChris; my name is Richard Turner and I work with Kahler-Senders here in Portland OR. I have worked with Mike since he started working with Lindt. This has been very hard for me, my wife Elka went from 0 to stage 4 breast cancer in one day. So I have lived and understand what you are going through. We did everthing at our home, for Elka's care for her last 7 weeks. we filled her last days with will love. There are no good words to express how sad I feel for the both of you. It just hurts to see another wonderful person I care about have to go through this. Please pass on love and prayers to Mike for me. Richard Turner
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