When we got married, we had already been dating for almost
six years – living together for almost three. So I think that many people
figured it was about time we got around to getting married. Which is a far cry
from the people who thought we wouldn't last six months when we first got
together!
I still don’t entirely know why some of our friends thought
we wouldn't last when we first got together. (We’re still good friends with
many of these people, so there’s no hard feelings or anything.) I guess they
thought we were too different. But I didn't think so. And Ryan certainly didn't think so – he after all had had his eye on me for close to a year before I
finally realized it.
Ten years ago on a cloudy Saturday afternoon, we stood
before a minister in a cute little chapel downtown and promised to love, honour
and cherish each other. As part of the service, three people read poems. This
is the one that still stays with me today:
Sometimes in life,
you find a special friend.
Someone who changes your life just by being a part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop.
Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.
This is forever friendship.
When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full.
Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the confused times.
If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows.
If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you on.
Your forever friend holds your hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay.
And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry.
You have a forever friend, and forever has no end.
Someone who changes your life just by being a part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop.
Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.
This is forever friendship.
When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full.
Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the confused times.
If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows.
If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you on.
Your forever friend holds your hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay.
And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry.
You have a forever friend, and forever has no end.
Ryan, I love you more than words can say. You lift me up
when I am down. You support my ambitions and respect my decisions. You make me laugh and you love me for all my
flaws and imperfections. And you’re a wonderful father to our children.
Here’s to 10 amazing years – I can’t wait to see what the next 10, and more, bring us.
2 comments:
Happy Anniversary!
Beautiful,Deb! Happy Anniversary to you and Ryan! Here's to the next 10 years! xo
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