Honey,
Who'd have thunk? After that day 17 years ago, that I would be sitting here, typing this post?
As I recall, it was the hottest day of the year. The air conditioning in the church, limo, and restaurant (though this one was later rectified) was broken. The organist didn't show up until we were ready to walk back down the aisle. The video of our wedding got screwed up.
Despite all of that, I remember it being the best day of my life, barring the birth of our children. The honeymoon was fantastic. A mystical time in which we were able to spend some blessed time by ourselves, discovering each other and the beauty of the places we visited.
I promise not to tell anyone how you locked the keys in the car on our first day of the trip. Or how the tow truck driver who came to rescue those keys declined any sort of payment once he found out we were on our honeymoon. Honest. That little secret is safe with me.
It's been a wild ride. We've had so many ups and downs. Each time we get past a particularly rough patch, we seem to have forged a bond that is even stronger.
You are the other half of me, yet I am not soley dependent upon you. I'm able to do quite well when I am not with you, yet when you are around, I'm just more content.
As I write this post, I can't believe how time has flown. Conversely, it feels like we have been together forever. I'm not sure I have the words to express it.
I know this letter is a day late, but goodness, what a day it was. Tball games, softball tournament, end of the year parties. All in one day. Despite all of that, I don't know when I've had a better time.
Happy 17th Anniversary Sweetheart! I love you. And I wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now.
Comments
How wonderful...Have a great anniversary..
Posted by: Zoots Mom at May 22, 2005 12:03 PM
You and Ward seem like a good match. Hope you two have a very nice day, Cat
Posted by: catfish at May 22, 2005 04:38 PM
17 years!! Wow! Happy anniversary to you both!
now here's some questions:
1. How did you meet Ward?
2. What's the key to a 17 year lasting marriage?
3. If tomorrow was your last day on earth...what would you do, where would you go, and with whom?
4. What's your favorite type of food?
5. If you could snap your fingers and be in a new country for a visit...where would it be?
Posted by: Suzanne at May 22, 2005 05:31 PM
Happy anniversary to you both. Here's to the family - and the magic - that you have created in the years since. You are indeed blessed, as are we for having crossed your path.
Posted by: Carmi at May 22, 2005 06:12 PM
Gosh darn it, yer making me teary eyed reading this.. Happy Anniversery... heres to the next 17 years (and the rest too)
Posted by: Gopher at May 22, 2005 06:15 PM
Awwww! Moogie! What a beautiful post....Happy Anniversary to you both.
Posted by: sharon at May 22, 2005 09:42 PM
Happy anniversary to you and Mr. Moogie! What a blessing to be married 17 years and not want to be anywhere else. Congratulations to you both.
Posted by: Mellie Helen at May 23, 2005 11:53 AM
Happy belated anniversary!
Posted by: Pammy at May 24, 2005 12:33 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: zonker at May 24, 2005 02:22 PM
How cute! Congrats!
PS- my cousin's wedding tape was lost too...seems to be common with those things. No worries, pictures are videotapes on pause. :)
Posted by: Lindsay K. at May 24, 2005 05:31 PM