July 26, 2016
You CAN Have It All, If You Choose Wisely

My husband and I have been married for 26 years.  We have three grown children and two grandchildren (so far).  We recently returned from our FIRST vacation together by ourselves ever!  We traveled to the Caribbean and enjoyed a week of nothing but sitting by the pool or splashing into the ocean....together!  It was fabulous.

As I watched the sun set on the beautiful ocean water, I began reflecting on our life together.  After a year of dating and taking time to get to know each other, I fell in love with him when he spoke one sentence:  "I would lay down my life for you."  That was it.  I was hooked and knew right then he was a real man and not a boy.  He went on to show me that chivalry was not dead, and that a woman deserved to be loved, despite previous abuse (I had been married before at age 18 to a man who was physically abusive).  

My husband worked every day to provide for our family.  My children are better people because of the choice we made in their early years to have a parent at home with them.  As I look back on these 26 years of married life, I realize you CAN have it all if you choose wisely, are kind and always act like you are still dating (but of course, with benefits).  We're looking forward to the next 26 years together and beyond.  

Linda


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM