So, Valentine's is my anniversary. I know you're thinking "cheesy" or "lazy", but the decision to get married that day held more significance than it being the designated lover's day.
See, we had both had some recent heart breaks. My wife had been abused by her ex and I had my heart stomped by mine. So when valentine's day came up that year, we were two lonely folks who planned on staying home; both with the expected cynicism. But a mutual friend suggested we just accompany each other. If it turned out to be a date, so be it. If not, then we got out of the house for a bit. It turned out to be a great night filled with laughter and great conversation. We stayed up all night and watched the sunset over the river. 2 years later, we got married on 2/14.
Well, here we are a couple decades later and still together. We've weathered a lot of storms. Some we made ourselves, some we didn't. I'd be lying if I said there weren't times I thought it was not going to last. We had a lot of doubters that probably would have agreed and often tried to convince us that was true. We've both changed careers, owned a business and moved our family halfway across the continent. We've been so close to the edge that I thought there was no way we wouldn't tumble over and fall. But somehow, we are still around and make each other laugh pretty much every day. In the end, I married a beautiful woman, a true lady, a down n' dirty Okie chick, a fantastic mother and a pretty tough gal (she has to be to put up with me).
But most of all, what I got was my best friend. I am beginning to think now maybe that is the key to staying together. The lust, the excitement of new love, the giddiness of the horizon, it all fades. You can only talk about some things so many times before it isn't interesting any more. But friends... they can just be around each other and that is enough sometimes.
I don't talk much about my wife or kids. I think it's not the most appropriate thing to speak about on the open board. But, I thought I would share a little about why this day is now important to me.
Hoss, that was a heart stopper and so beautifully posted. Thankee for sharing. May you and yours have a very special Valentine's Day anniversary that is filled with Love and Green Lights!!