of the truth about loving
Exhibit A, 2009: Two crazy kids, nonchalant and confident that they will rock ‘this marriage thing.’
Exhibit B, 2012: Two shaken-up kids. The nonchalance seared off quick, like a slick of kerosene on the skin. The confidence has more than one mangled limb but it manages to walk with only a limp, held up by kindness, tenderness, and stubborn resolve.
To us and our first 3 years! and to all of you who know that the choice to love is the choice to stay.
(sound of two glasses clinking)
A toast to you two — we’re lifting two tumblers of China Mist Black Currant iced tea.
Three years is maybe not enough time to rock ‘this marriage thing’ but it is plenty of time for the roots of commitment to push way down deep, anchoring tenaciously into the Dutch soil.
Let’s celebrate your 5th anniversary somewhere in the Bay area…
You’re on! Maybe the Sea Ranch?
Excellent choice of venue. Let’s consider it a date!
Amen sister :) saying ‘I do’ is the easy part! Happy anniversary!!
Thank you! (:
In Ireland at our own wedding, I learned this: You choose your love, and you love your choice. Congratulations!!!
Oh, that’s lovely.
Love this. David and I just celebrated the third anniversary of our relationship over the weekend. I love the simplicity of this post, it speaks volumes.
Congratulations to you!
Thank you, to you as well!
Well said. Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 11th and your words of wisdom still ring true.
I’m looking forward to 11. (:
Happy Anniversary, may you always stay crazy kids!
Around the fanfare of Will & Kate’s wedding last year the Archbishop of Canterbury said some beautiful words about marriage:
Every marriage is a really big commitment to the people involved. It’s a lifetime commitment. It’s a commitment that says actually I’m prepared not only to spend the rest of my life with you but to spend the rest of my life finding out about you. There is always going to be more of you to discover. If that’s what people are saying to each other in a wedding that says something very deeply important about what human beings are like. There is a mystery and a delight at the heart of human beings and it’s possible to spend a lifetime and more exploring just that.
That’s SO lovely. Yes and yes.
Happy Anniversary!
I read once that “..one marries many times and at many levels within a marriage…” It’s really like saying, “I do” every day, you know?
Here’s to many more, “I do”s, years of “Yes, I will.” and a lifetime of loving your choice!
God bless,
Andi
So much wisdom. Thank you for sharing!
Aw, Happy Anniversary! You have such a beautiful way of describing it. I saw your comment on Joanna’s blog about friends, and I just loved your comment, so I had to come say hi at least. :)
I’m so glad you popped over! (:
gorgeous writing and photo! congrats!
You’re sweet, thank you! (:
I saw the magnificent, alice in wonderland like home of this lovely couple this morning. Its a gem, and a great home with such atmosphere helps make a great marriage. Its like a magical space, bare bricks, many persian carpets, nooks and crannies, sun creeping in. Perfect. I was treated to coffee at the ‘Coffee and The Village Music’ place where hubby delivered a perfect latte. Then, later, Valerie played her guitar and sang to us. I heard of great dreams for the future. I say – there’s no stopping this couple.
And it was an absolute treat to have you! Much much love to you.
In a short paragraph you’ve captured marriage! Beautiful! Thank you for this and may you continue to enjoy a brave marriage.
Peace be on your marriage, too. (:
I stumbled upon your blog and I have to say that this post is simply amazing. I love it, it’s a really unique and clever way of charting a relationship. May have to write this in his card when we celebrate two years in November!
Oh and a belated congratulations to you and your beau :)
Thank you for your sweet words and good on ya! for almost two years. (:
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