M + arriage = MARRIAGE
April 15, 1989 |
mar·riage/ [mar-ij] –noun
1. a. the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.
http://www.dictionary.com/
I don’t think a dictionary can properly describe marriage. At least not mine. Today I am celebrating 22 years of marriage to the perfect husband for me. My husband is not a perfect man (nor I a perfect woman), but God truly brought me the best in my life. I waited seemingly a long time for this perfect union (I was 27 when we met), but when it came we knew. We met in November 1988 and married April 15 (he picked the day so he would remember our anniversary), 1989.
I often describe my life before marriage as being in black and white, but after marriage it burst into full color. I do not think everyone has to be married to be happy, fulfilled, or content – but for me it has been the best thing ever.
July 2010 |
Thank you Ivan, for the best years of my life.
Many congratulations on your anniversary, Sheila. It's good to hear about a truly happy marriage.
What a beautiful bit of synchronicity that Marriage coincided with your wedding anniversary on the 15th. Sue@JumpingAground (Alliteration & drabbles)
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Congratulations and happy anniversary. Loved your description of going from black-and-white to full color.
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I love this… and I love you guys! happy anniversary!!
Great post. Happy couple.
Congrats to the happy couple!
Awesome post. Congratulations.
Congrats to you both. 22 years is indeed a long time. Here's wishing you another 22 more years of happy marriage.
Happy anniversary! I think marriage is cool. Any guy that can con a woman into saying yes should be damned grateful!
Congrats Sheila!! In my experience perfection lies in loving the many imperfections of ourselves and our mates. Even when they make us crazy! 🙂 It sounds like you two are perfectly imperfect! I didn't meet my husband until I was 29, but like you I just knew and we were married 6 months later! There's something to be said for meeting the right person a little bit later in life, I think it makes us more aware of ourselves, our expectations and what we want from our relationships. Congrats again!
Wow.. . I wouldn't have thought of 27 as being late to get married, or even to meet the man of your dreams.
But congrats on a long and happy marriage.
Hi Sheila and Ivan .. many congratulations on married colourful bliss! Sounds as though it's been fun and happy .. and I love your description – you flourished magically and colourfully .. many more happy years ahead .. and great 'M' post .. cheers Hilary
A wonderful love story! I was over 50 when I finally met the man of my dreams (after kissing a few toads along the way)! What you wrote about life going from black and white to color is so true. Blessings to you and your husband, nothing is better than loving and being loved!
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