Happy Anniversary

Seventeen years ago today... Rowdy and I married.


AMAZING... 17 years ago.


Sometimes it feels like just yesterday.


I remember so vividly falling in love with Rowdy.


I remember the excitement of planning a wedding.


I remember all the plans, all the dreams we shared.


It does not seem possible that it was 17 years ago.


Other times it seems like an eternity.


(I don't mean that in the typical sarcastic way)


I really mean it seems like I have been married forever.


I can't really remember life before marriage or before Rowdy.


I can't remember what it was like to NOT be his wife and the mother of his children.


We are a team. We are a pair, and a 4-some.


We are.... WE. There is no I or me .... there is just US.


I LOVE that.


I love that I am not alone. That I am part of US.


I love that I am married to the MOST amazing partner I could ever have.


I love that Rowdy is perfect for me.


I guess what I am saying... is...


I LOVE YOU ROWDY.


Thank you for being the most amazing husband.


Thank you for loving me in spite of my faults ,


for putting up with me when I am at my worst,


and for helping me to strive to be my best.


Thank you for always supporting me and believing in me...especially when I don't.


Thank you...for being my best friend.


I love you now and....FOREVER !!!