31 years

31 years ago, we got married.  Time is such a weird thing.  In some ways it seems like it was yesterday. In other ways it feels like a lifetime ago.  We were kids. I see that now.  At the time, I didn’t think so though.  

I am more than proud of the life we have built, of our children, and grandchildren,  of the dreams we have accomplished together.  It would be a lie to say there haven’t been bad days, but in all honesty, they were just that - days.  Times when we were hurt or sad. Or hurt each other.  But at the end of those days, there is nobody else I would want to do life with. Jim is my rock.  I often say that he is everything I  am not - you know- kind, quiet, mathematical, analytical, reserved.  I am thankful for that - because someone has to be the nice one.  Someone has to be the polite one.  Someone has to balance the checkbook….

He is definitely my opposite but also my best friend   I am lucky that I found him   I am lucky he chose one night in a bar to not be shy or quiet   I hope we can always remember, even in the hard times, how worth it our relationship is   Happy anniversary Jimmie - love you long time