Monday, December 29, 2008

Ten Down...An Eternity To Go

Yes, it's true. Rick and I have been married for ten years today. We're even spending this event the same way it started...in Maryland with my family. Granted, this is not how we dreamed our ten year party would turn out, it just kinda happened that way. Anyway, during these past ten years we've...
1. Had three beautiful children - Richard Aren, Lily Katharine, and Tatiana Claire.

2. Watched one of those children be released from a life full of pain and hardship, to the loving arms of her Father in Heaven.

3. Watched another child be released from that same pain and hardship because of a bone marrow transplant.

4. Watched a third child come into this world as healthy and happy as a child should be.

5. Stood by eachother as Rick completed a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, while working full time.

6. Survived living with Rick's parents.

7. Survived living with my parents.

8. Never declared bankruptcy...we've come close, but not yet!

9. Finally spent more time together than apart...thanks Rick for getting out of the Guard!

10. Continued to love eachother despite everything that has been thrown at us.

I love you Rick, and everything we've done together has made me happier than I thought possible...now don't screw it up.

14 comments:

Marissa said...

You guys are such a testament of sacrifice and love. Happy Anniversary!

JAMIE said...

Rick, definitely don't screw this up!

Happy anniversary guys! I hope it's a good day!

Rebecca said...

You two are such a dreamy couple.

Happy Anniversary!!

*~Petra~* said...

Happy Anniversary! You have endured so much in your life, and endured it well! You deserve to be HAPPY for eternity.

Love you lots! :)

Melinda said...

Happy Anniversary!

kellyclay said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Shera said...

I've known Rick longer than you have- ha ha- and I must admit, I never thought you two would end up together (gross! he's your brother syndrom) but I am so glad you did! Congratulations on the big 10!

Ninny said...

You are the cutest couple ever. Happy Anniversary.

Sharilyn said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Holmes Family said...

Happy Anniversay! What a great way to spend it together. I'm so glad you went to Maryland and spent Christmas as well. Hope you have a Happy New Year!

Arizona Manwarings said...

Love the Wedding Pict. You guys are such a cute couple

Velda said...

Awe, I can't believe I forgot your anniversary. Rick, be good to my sister-in-law... she's one sweet girl :)

Elizabeth said...

Deli, I hope you had a wonderful Anniversary and a Merry Christmas too. You guys have been through so much and you're an inspiration to me to keep going and do my best. I love you guys. Congrats on 10 years!

Inalynn said...

Your 10yr was three days after mine. Congrats. You really have gone through a lot.