We've been married 17 years! If I had to choose all over again, I would marry the same man - no question!! He is a very good husband and our life together has been a happy one. I am grateful that he is so committed to the Lord, is a wonderful, dedicated father and loves me, even after all these years.
We actually went out to eat together Friday at Viscontti's. The kids were at a friend's and the NWYC.
He brought home the roses last night. He said there was one rose for each year we were married and one for this year. He also had a gift for me. I am the worst at getting gifts. Part of it is my practicality... I won't buy something just because. I won't buy something unless I absolutely know it is needed and will be used. I think that most stuff people buy aren' t necessary and so, I have a hard time shopping for gifts. I like to plan ahead but when I am so busy, I just don't... That said, I still haven't given my husband a birthday present - and his birthday was the day before yesterday, let alone get him an anniversary gift. I feel crummy about that and at the same time I know that gifts from the heart are far more meaningful.
I got to thinking I better start planning for the girl's birthdays in October, now. Vanessa will be 15 the day she plays for the symphony and three days before our Africa trip. Christina will turn 11 on our trip. I need to think of a little thing that would mark those milestones in their lives and make it a bit special.
We've been to the river twice this week. We floated our tubes around Black Bird Island. The first day was 103 degrees and even muggy. We went with the Talls and had a great time. The water felt wonderful. Then the next day the girls and I decided to invite the new Pastor's wife and daughter to go with us and have a little picnic. It was only 92 degrees and a bit cloudy. I still thought the water was nice. It was a bit of a risk inviting someone you don't know very well... not knowing if they like adventure, if they know how to swim, or if they care for cold water - after all the Icicle wasn't named that without reason! However, we thought it might be good to get to know them outside of the church and church related functions. Besides the girl - who is Vanessa's age, is really missing their old home and friends, etc... Everything turned out great! They are adventureous fun loving people. Vanessa's says the girl is "not the boring kind" . She's really outgoing and enjoys life. Now she wants to go to Africa with us! See, her older brother spent time in Africa already and he worked with my brother. Her mother was even excited about the prospects. I don't know if it is even possible... we bought our tickets months ago so we would have to see if we could get her on the plane. And she plans on attending the day academy in town - and all our kids are homeschooled. Not sure if the school would be kind enough to let her miss that much time. She thinks she would like to be homeschooled but her mother isn't up to that.
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Posted by gilsanla on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:51 - Link
Happy Anniversary! We have something in common - our 17th anniversary was on this past Sunday.
Pastor's daughter's brother
Posted by Jason on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 08:32 - Link
What is his name?
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Posted by gabbie427 on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 09:48 - Link
Congrats and Happy Anniversary on 17 years of marriage! I don't think you look old enough to be married for 17 years!!!
God's Blessings,
Amy Jo
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Posted by Ann@ His Grace To Me on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 02:12 - Link
