Anniversary

Tonight, my husband and I are heading to the olive garden to celebrate our anniversary (39). And then off to a movie. The sun is shining just as it was those many years ago. Some of the relatives and friends that celebrated our happy day are gone now...my grandparents, my husband's grandma and his parents, several aunts and uncles. I remember as I was walking down the aisle my uncle whispered, "Beautiful!" His whispered comment will always be treasured. My husband and I drew up a blueprint for a house. We bought some property and then every capable and willing hand was drafted into helping us build our house. The three bedroom house became the home where my husband and I lived with our five children. They are grown now and we are left with dogs, cats, a rabbit and fish (from a homeschooling project with my nephew). The marriage road has not always been easy, trying to blend two opinionated, different personalities takes a lot of effort. Many times we have had to communicate, talk out our differences, forgive, compromise (explains why our chimney is 5 different brick colors) and personally sacrifice. Have I exasperated my husband? Of course. Has he irritated me? Yes, indeed. Was it worth it? Yes, our life together is special.