Here we are, 21 years of wedded bliss; and when I say that, I mean it. Even with all of the not so fun times; I never once regretted the moment I took the vows with you.
Which brings to mind when you were first diagnosed with this dreadful Kidney Disease; especially with it being terminal and the fact that you were already at the "End Stage" upon diagnosis, someone asked me, "If you knew what was ahead with the debilitating fear and heartbreak, would you have still married him?” I don’t recall who actually asked me the question, but it stuck with me. Of course my answer was an astounding “ABSOLUTELY; I wouldn’t have changed a moment, not even the bad, because it’s what has made US and it’s all a part of our journey together in this life.
No, neither of us wanted this, nor would we have signed up for it, but who would?” This is where faith comes in swinging for us when we can’t. I never knew how strong human love could really be, until I met you. For all of the cynics out there, that true deep seeded love does exist!
I would hate to be so fearful of heartbreak; which happens to all of us at some point in life, that it would cause me to choose to walk away from that deep love and devotion. All of our amazing years together far outweigh the fearful times we have had, and those that are to come. Jeff, you are my best friend and my soul mate; there’s just no getting stronger.
Through it all, my husband, I’m thankful for everything in our lives, but one thing I’m so thankful the most is that you have never lost your sense of humor; the sense of humor I believe has been one of the strongest instruments to have gotten us through so many of the years, where others wouldn’t have made it.
I can count on you for the most original come back, even when I know you may be experiencing the worst kind of pain. Bless your heart, you know that when you tell one of your “Jeff jokes”, I know you’re getting through whatever you’re going through; which shows me the kindest love, knowing when you throw the humor in the midst of the hellish pain, you’re making it easier for me to get through it too. You’ve always known the helplessness I feel, and I would take all the pain for you, rather than watch you go through it. But, it is what it is, and you never cease to amaze me with the constant strength of yours.
Wherever life takes us, it’s you and me, and I would never change a moment. I love you more than I could ever express.
Happy Anniversary honey!
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