I remember every detail of our big "to do" as if it were yesterday. Rushing out of the office right at 4pm, driving home to meet up with my soon-to-be husband, his son and my sister. A two hour drive to the Oregon Coast. A Justice of the Courts pronouncing us legal at sunset overlooking the beach. Jeans and sweaters. Celebrating with clam chowder and champagne. And so it began.
Mostly ups... a few downs. Constant communication no matter what. And a good dose of compromise.
This year I didn't distract myself. I enjoyed my memories and wallowed in my sadness. Alone.
At a friend's wedding, June 2006
I sure do miss him ....
You two sure looked happy. I'm glad you were able to enjoy your memories this year. That's a bittersweet sign of acceptance and moving forward, something we all must do in our own time and place.
ReplyDeleteWe were pretty darned happy all the time ... like we had good sense! Can't even tell it was 104 degrees and no a/c ....
DeleteWhat a handsome guy. Both of you look so happy in that photo. Clam chowder and champagne sound like the perfect way to kick off a life together. I know you have lots of wonderful memories, and you celebrated in a way that honored that.
ReplyDeleteWe started out with almost nothing. And look at me now! Hard work, perseverance and a bit of good luck!
DeleteTime sure does help the healing of grief.
Now when I get those kinds of memories, I find myself smiling, instead of feeling blue. it all takes time and comes to each of us in our own time. Gosh--you too were cuties!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, me too! Remembering all the good memories, big or small. Cute! Thank you. Ten years and 50 lbs ago .....
DeleteToo short a time with that sweetheart! It's lovely to honor both him, and the skills that kept your marriage so buoyant. Wasn't just pretty looks, though you have these, too!
ReplyDeleteAlways too short .... even if 50+ years. My Dad was lost without my Mom ..
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