Happy Anniversary ..

Today is our anniversary and I have been thinking about anniversaries and the importance of marking milestones.  Most couples remember the important moments in their relationship; when they met, their wedding day, the births of their children.  Research shows that marking important anniversaries can actually help strengthen relationships.  If a couple is having problems taking the time to celebrate together will help to spark the memories of those happy times they shared in the early days.  This is what we have done over the past 5 years; it has become easier and easier to renew love and increase love.

 

Talking about 'the good old days' can help remind a couple why they fell in love in the first place.  This helps them focus on each other's good qualities, rather than any negatives that might be affecting the relationship now.  It can help them reframe the relationship and look at things more positively.  So these days, I believe celebrating one's anniversary must never be overlooked as it reinforces the fact that our marriage is priority.  An anniversary celebration allows me to pull back from the daily grind and relive the moment that changed my life forever.  My grandmother always use to say that anyone can pull out all the stops on their wedding day, but when a couple makes it to 10 or 20 or 60 years of marriage, that deserves a celebration.  Today has been 17 years for us and we are celebrating!

 

There is nothing like hearing my husband say, "Remember that time when ..." to put a smile on my face and remind me of all the reasons why we got together!  There have been tough times, there have been tragic times, but for the most part, we have had great years!  We have endured the loss of parents, the loss of a son, the loss of a grandson, and now a illness that will slowly take the life of my husband, but we are rejoicing because we begin one more year of renewed love, renewed strength and courage that will take us into the coming days.  Now, there is a reason to celebrate because ..

 

I ride the dark horse ..

 

 

 



 

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