ABSOLUTELY!!
Twenty years ago on May 24th, Dear Hubby Steve and I professed our love to each other in front of our loved ones. We promised to love, honor and cherish each other, in good times and bad, in sickness and health, for the rest of our lives.
The past twenty years have shown me that LOVE and MARRIAGE are not for the faint of heart - - it takes real effort and a willingness to work hard to make it all work out. There have been some bumps and rough patches along the way, but our deep love and respect for each other have gotten us through. We are stronger now than we have ever been. And when we look back on the past twenty years, it is totally amazing to us just how much we have grown - - how far we have come - - how much we have accomplished . . . TOGETHER.
So here we are - - twenty years later. Steve and I decided to do something special for our Anniversary . . .
We decided to renew our vows, and re-affirm our love for each other.
So, Saturday evening, in the formal garden in our back yard, in front of a small group of dear friends, we did just that.
Our dear friend Jerry, who is a bishop in an independent church in Springfield, officiated the ceremony. He did a wonderful job, and made it perfect for us.
Our dear friends Curt and Judy were our witnesses. Steve and I could not imagine anyone else we would want standing up there with us. Their presence made it perfect.
Our dear friends Jan and Cindy created a wonderful reception for us, complete with a wedding cake (with a topper and everthing!), punch, nuts, mints, candles - - the works. It was absolutely beautiful, and their efforts made it perfect.
Jerry's parishoner Jeff, and Jan's friend Don, also were in attendance, and their presence and friendship helped make the evening - - well - - perfect.
What else can I say? The WHOLE EVENING was a dream come true - - we were there with dear friends who love us, and we love them. Steve and I are truly blessed to have these wonderful people in our lives!
So - - in closing, I have a couple of pictures to share with you:
THEN - -
And NOW- -
Here's to the NEXT twenty years - - I'm looking forward to the journey. As long as Dear Hubby Steve is by my side, I know it will be perfect!
1 comment:
Liz (and Steve)...
First, congratulations!!
Second, thanks for the note telling me about this post...
Third, thanks again for the pics... I've found a 'double frame' and they'll be going up in the office for sure!
Last, but certainly not least, great post, about a great couple... you two definitely know that folks say marriages "work", because they're hard work... it's far easier to let things slip awya, than it is to keep them alive, a lesson I learned too late the first time!!
I'm very happy for both of you, wish we could have been there to share in your happiness... just know we are, but sharing it long distance!!
I hope you're both having a great weekend!!
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