Just about fourteen years ago, while completing my graduate studies in Kentucky, I wandered into a bookstore called Joseph Beth Booksellers. As I perused the mountain biking magazines, I ran right into a handsome man and quickly scurried off. Later that day, I exited the mall to find a note on my car from that man proclaiming that he was NOT a lunatic, but merely wanted to get to know me. I believe my father's advice was "You stay away from those Kentucky boys".
Against my dad's better judgment, I called the number on the note nearly a month later. Long story short.........I married that lunatic 13 years ago today! (you think i can make this stuff up?)
Thirteen sounds like a lucky number to me! At the risk of being ultra cheesey and saying something really lame for all the world to read, I want to share some of the many things I like /LOVE about that man to this day!
1) He still claims to adore me!
2) He tolerates my "YES" disease and supports all of my wacky ideas.
3) He is a loving and adoring father....which is truly an understatement.
4) He does that funny stretchy thing with his arms every time he tries a shirt on to make sure it fits his long arms. Makes me giggle every time!
5) He is almost always the voice of reason in our home. (someone has to be!)
6) He is always willing to snuggle with me and keep me warm (surely his motives are never pure, but let's pretend they are for this exercise!) :)
7) He GET's me ...I believe in fate and soulmates!
8), 8, I forget what eight was for......just kidding.........He usually knows what I am going to say before I even say it.
9) He picked me! there is a long story here.........but he picked me and I will never forget that.
10) He still quotes FLETCH to me and it still makes me laugh!
11) He has crazier hair than me in the morning and we sit and laugh about it together!
12) He has a pure and tender heart that loves unconditionally!
13) He is kind and gentle and generous.....
Jamesta, thank you for growing old with me and continually assuring me that I don't look one bit older! (see item 1 above). I am truly blessed to have you in my life! I have heard it said that the best way to enjoy life is to savor the passing of time............I celebrate every moment I have had with you! You inspire me, you make me a better person, you have given me four beautiful children to love and a wonderful life! I am so thankful for you! I love you the most!!!!!
Happy Anniversary!
6 comments:
So now I go into the staff meeting with red puffy eyes. Thanks alot.
Seriously, I really think I ran into my soul mate that day in the bookstore and am so glad I acted on my instincts and left that note on your car. I believe this is my most cherished anniversary gift ever. You are my best friend and I've enjoyed every moment with you. Thanks for being you, you're amazing. Happy anniversary.
I love you my little hottie!
You two are the cutest!! When I grow up I want to be just like you! I hope you had a Happy Anniversary and just so you know I LOVE the story about how the two of you met! I can't believe you actually called him! But we're glad you did- because we kind of like him too!! Love ya!
oh my GOSH. You guys are seriously the cutest couple. CHECK OUT THAT REPLY from your sweet husband. GOSH you guys really are just perfect. Happy Anniversary!
And that family picture is just about as perfect as can be!
That's my fave pic, shoulda sent that one out! Happy Anniversary! I am so glad that I witnessed parts of that happy story and that we will always consider you family because of it! Love you both!
Oh my dear. I didn't know and I didn't send a card. I love you guys and hope that you know that you are great together. I am so glad to see you smile and that you love and support each other. Love: It's what makes the world go round. love ya.
So, I'm not even a part of your family and I'm getting choked up. That was so tender. You guys are a fabulous couple!
btw-Jamie is going to have some competition with Fletch quoting.
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