35 years together on June 16th! And I LOVE this man more than I can even express or imagine!
June 16th came on a Tuesday and so we wanted to do something to mark the event...I worked that day.
First the alarm went off and I changed in to my gym clothes and my eyes were still trying to focus...and my wonderful husband said...Happy Anniversary Honey! I would have remembered after the gym and coffee but without coffee in the morning, my memory just doesn't work well.
I got to work and it was not busy at all so I gave him a list to fill out so we could discuss it at dinner:
In 35 years of marriage, each of us will write:
10 events that stood out to each of us
10 things that we have learned about each other
5 surprises or gifts that stand out
5.....this is why you should do this right away....5 somethings?
5 things we would like to see happen in the future for us
Which totals 35 things!
We went out to dinner to Anthony's and then had a wonderful evening thinking about and talking about the different things. It was amazing that our events were different in some respects but so similar. We talked of the births of each of our girls, their weddings, the grandchildren God has gifted us. We talked about difficult times in our marriage but were able to see the hand of God even on those times. Some of the things were happy, others were sad but throughout the 35 years His fingerprint has been upon us.
Our goals that we have set are to continue to follow His leading. All through our married life it is easy to trace the path that He has led us on. We look to the future and know that He will continue to guide and although we have never experienced the "writing on the wall" His directions have been evident.
One of the things we talk about is Steve's retirement, downsizing, moving from this house to a smaller home...but for now, we are in a waiting pattern. We don't feel led to leap into a frenzied mode to put our house on the market, today. His timing and His guidance is what we seek...and know that waiting on Him is our response to all of the future questions. Interestingly, we have never been a couple who have said...in 5 years we want to be at this place in our career with the exception of our retirement. Yet, when things have happened from the day of our wedding, the birth of our daughters, retirement from teaching for both of us, school, and moving out here...we continue to follow His leading.
We have to praise Him for the life He has given us. Reviewing was good. Being with the man I love...was better. Someday being with the Savior....will be the best.
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