Thirteen years ago today I was married (and yes, this is a photo of our actual wedding cake btw!). It's amazing how time flies. In some ways it seems like just yesterday that we married and in other ways, it seems to have taken a long time to get here. I'm sure we all think that at times! There have been times over the last 13 years when life has been difficult but it has generally been thirteen years filled with love and respect which makes it all worthwhile. So today, whilst reflecting on what thirteen years of marriage means to me, I found a copy of the church booklet that we made up on our wedding day and at the back, I had this written:
"A loving relationship....is one in which you can be open and honest with another without fear of being judged. It's being secure in the knowledge that you are each other's best friend and that no matter what happens, you will stand by each other.....sharing and caring; in which the lines of communication are always kept open.....it is a choice relationship. It offers comfort in the silent presence of another with whom you share mutual trust, honesty, admiration, devotion...."
I think that sums it all up really! Now if only he hadn't forgotten that today was our anniversary, all would have been perfect!
