Reflections on Love
Today is our 14th wedding anniversary.
Fourteen years ago I knit my life together with Ian’s and I have never had a moment’s regret. We are sailing through this life together with intention, with labor, and with persistent delight in each other. We allow each other to dream, to rage, to unfold. We are both patient and impatient to explore all life has to offer us. There is enough time, stretching both forward and back, for us to fill up with our laughter and our struggles. We are complements. We are married, but we define the word every day, for it works for us; we are not slaves to it. The term will not box up our love and tie it with a bow, pretty enough for everyone to see and approve of. Rather, we flow, sometimes flooding over the riverbanks. Love is not tidy. We stride forward together, side by side, except where it makes better sense for one of us to lead for a while. This nest that we created and tirelessly maintain is feathered with devotion, solicitude, and care. I am so happy in my marriage. I love you, Ian. Happy Anniversary!
December 31, 1969 at 5:00 pm
June 3, 2009 at 1:06 pm
This is beautiful! Happy Anniversary.
June 3, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Happy anniversary sweet loves, I feel you know and understand love well and deserve the happiness you reap.
June 3, 2009 at 3:30 pm
So beautiful the two of you are:) Happy Anniversary! xoxo
June 3, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Happy anniversary you two and lots of love.
June 3, 2009 at 4:09 pm
A very happy anniversary to you both. Viva love!
June 3, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Happy anniversary to you both!
I’m so excited that you’re 14 years and going strong.
You are both so amazing and we hope to celebrate with you again soon!
XOXOXO Elisa
June 3, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Beautiful, and so inspiring.
June 3, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Congratulations, honey! I love you both so much.
June 3, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Happy Anniversary! We love you both and miss you.
June 4, 2009 at 12:00 am
Your love reminds me that true love exists, and that it takes work, and that it’s worth it. I’m not settling for less. Thank you for being such a wonderful example. Happy, happy anniversary.
June 4, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Happy Anniversary! I remember your wedding as one of my first experiences with what ‘real’ people were like after my years out of the world.