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Lucky 7
by Tricia
Dear Bun,
Today is my favorite day of the year. I know it's sappy, but I love the date we picked to get married. That day was such a whirlwind, and I don't really remember much except for what I see in pictures (and that it was the day our country declared war on the middle east), but I do remember being afraid I would trip over my dress or that I would get all snotty-faced from crying. I remember being excited to see old friends and to become our own little family. But I don't remember ever second-guessing what we were doing. There was no fear beyond "will my mascara run?" because I was so elated to be marrying my best friend. I can't believe that was seven years ago.
We don't usually get too mushy, mostly, I think, because we both know how we feel about each other. But, if there's ever a time to bring out the mush, I think today is the appropriate day - so here goes. I love you. I can't imagine what my life would be like without you in it. You make me giggle. You make me have more confidence in myself. You love me, even when I am balls-out, nutso-crazy (which, lets be honest, is about 65% of the time).
We had that funny conversation this weekend about give and take (obviously, that you give and I take), but I hope you know that I don't take that for granted. I am so lucky to have you by my side every day. I am so proud whenever you do something great (hit a home run in kickball, tell a joke that makes everybody laugh, have success on a project you're working on), and can't help but brag that you're all mine. I know people are jealous - how could they not be? =)
I know I don't fit into the mold of a stereotypical wife, but you aren't a stereotypical husband, and I think that makes us a perfect pair. Thank you for sticking with me. Thank you for making the bed. Thank you for taking me to the dentist and understanding that I'm afraid(or at least pretending to understand). Thank you for letting me hold the remote. Thank you for spending your entire weekend painting a room for me. Thank you for taking care of me on days when I just can't do it myself. Thank you for buying me a new wedding ring when I was stupid and lost the first one. Thank you for liking my crazy family (or at least pretending to like them). Thank you for driving me to Topeka seven thousand times, even when you didn't want to (which was every time). Thank you for letting me eat cake for breakfast. Thank you for dragging me to the gym with you. Thank you for letting me cry when I need to and making me laugh when I need to. Thank you for making those little pork dumplings. Thank you for being goofy with me. Thank you for listening when I'm telling a long, drawn-out story (or at least pretending to listen). Thank you for being so patient. Thank you for holding my hand in Emergency Rooms, even when it was hard for you to watch. Thank you for letting me sleep in. Thank you for letting me bring a book to baseball games (and for keeping me safe from foul balls while I read!). Thank you for finishing my thought when I can't find the words. Thank you for taking me to beautiful places like Sedona and Estes Park and Topsail Island. Thank you for encouraging me. Thank you for letting me be myself, even when it drives you insane.
Thank you for being you.
(And thank you for the gorgeous flowers!)
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RE: Lucky 7
by Stephanie W.
Thu, Oct 16 2008, 9:32 PM
Well, I'm definitely jealous! Thank you for being such a wonderful couple...and dammit, one of those that makes me remember not to settle because it's worth it to have someone accept you for ALL the craziness. Don't ever stop being against the stereotype!
RE: Lucky 7
by Tricia
Tue, Oct 07 2008, 1:47 PM
Hey - I appreciate the memories, because I don't really know much of the "behind-the-scenes" stuff that happened that day. Like, I don't think I knew that the officiant showed up at the last minute. I guess he was a minister, but, being anti-religious, we requested that the religion be non-existant or at least kept to a minimum, so I didn't really think of him as a minister. I DO remember having you act as officiant at the rehearsal ceremony (getting married on a Sunday meant our Saturday rehearsal was during another wedding the officiant had to be present for), which made it a lot more fun than it would have been with the officant there. I also remember the wedding party being backstage in the men's dressing room right before the ceremony, Mike & Laura and Scott & I signed the marriage license and we looked at each other and said "so we don't even need to HAVE the ceremony? Let's get outta here!" We were both 23 (Scott was 23 and a half, as it's his half birthday), which I suppose is young. We were the first of all our friends to get married. I have no idea what we'll do tonight... we keep going round and round discussing what we should do for dinner, but it seems to keep coming back to Rancho Grande, which is kind of gross and says a lot about our marriage that I don't think should be said. =)
Thanks for the wonderful thoughts today!
RE: Lucky 7
by Amanda
Tue, Oct 07 2008, 12:45 PM
Aww, now I am a little misty-eyed. This is so sweet, but now I am really worried the sky is falling. Please tell my that my snarky SIL will reappear tomorrow? I need to know the world isn’t in complete upheaval.
In all seriousness, I have a few treasured memories from your wedding. One thing that will always stand out for me was standing in for the ceremony officiant (was he a minister? I can't remember) at the rehearsal dinner. I remember reading the vows for you guys to recite and I got a bit emotional as I felt the weight and the beauty of the words. It was so strange to hear myself say your vows, but even more so to realize you would be saying them to each other the very next day. Weren’t you too young to get married?
I also remember searching frantically for the officiant the day of the actual ceremony and how he decided to casually show like 20 minutes before the wedding. While he did a good job, he gave me a mild panic attack.
Well, I have managed to hijack your anniversary and interject my memories, so I think there is nothing else left to say, but “Happy 7 years and here’s to many more!”
Oh, what are your plans for tonight?
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