On this Date 18 years ago, a very special event took place for Mark and Betsy. They were married for all time and eternity in the Washington DC Temple. The celebrated later that evening with a reception at the Tyson Corner's Marriott.
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"And they lived Happily Ever After ..."
Today I celebrated our 18th anniversary of being married to Mark! What a wonderful accomplishment. I know for some that is a small number - ie: compared to my grandma that was married to my grandpa for 64 years (when he passed away) but to me it is wonderful.
This isn't to say that we haven't had to face many challenges in our married years ... everyone does (at least I think so), but it means our love and our commitment to the things we promised each other 18 years ago still has the same meaning it did when we were so crazy in love with each other. Life has set in and we can't "Be with each other every minute of the day" (not that we ever could before), but our love is still just as strong - it's just seen in different ways - how we can help each other, understand each other, needs, changes, etc. etc. etc.
I am so blessed. I came from a family life that involved a divorce when I was six - then my parents remarried when I was seven and were sealed to each other in the Lord's Temple when I was eight. Unfortunately, things happened that caused them to separate when I was 14 and divorce again by 15. Each went their own ways that time. Each married someone else and live(d) a happy life.
I am so grateful to have Mark as my husband. He is so kind and thoughtful, caring and helpful. He's faithful and obedient to his (our) religion. He is a great father, too! He's grounded and realistic - while I'm enthusiastic and reaching for the star. We balance each other in almost every aspect of life.
I love you, Mark!
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Adoring Love
"And they lived Happily Ever After ..."18 years later....
Today I celebrated our 18th anniversary of being married to Mark! What a wonderful accomplishment. I know for some that is a small number - ie: compared to my grandma that was married to my grandpa for 64 years (when he passed away) but to me it is wonderful.
This isn't to say that we haven't had to face many challenges in our married years ... everyone does (at least I think so), but it means our love and our commitment to the things we promised each other 18 years ago still has the same meaning it did when we were so crazy in love with each other. Life has set in and we can't "Be with each other every minute of the day" (not that we ever could before), but our love is still just as strong - it's just seen in different ways - how we can help each other, understand each other, needs, changes, etc. etc. etc.
I am so blessed. I came from a family life that involved a divorce when I was six - then my parents remarried when I was seven and were sealed to each other in the Lord's Temple when I was eight. Unfortunately, things happened that caused them to separate when I was 14 and divorce again by 15. Each went their own ways that time. Each married someone else and live(d) a happy life.
I am so grateful to have Mark as my husband. He is so kind and thoughtful, caring and helpful. He's faithful and obedient to his (our) religion. He is a great father, too! He's grounded and realistic - while I'm enthusiastic and reaching for the star. We balance each other in almost every aspect of life.
I love you, Mark!
What a great post! Congrats on 18 years. You still look as young as those pictures from your wedding. We just celebrated our 15 year anniversary a few weeks ago. I hope you are all doing well!
ReplyDeleteThanks - you and Matt are just on our heels. I can't get over how fast the kids are growing up.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 18 blissful years. You guys are amazing!
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