I can't believe it's been 6 years! In some ways, I think to myself, "I can't believe I've survived 6 years!" (for those of you who know the family dynamics, you'll know why I say that)...but in other ways, I can't imagine my life being any different. I have never felt more joy or love in my life than I've felt over the past 6 years...and some of that is because I've never felt the anguish or sorrow I've felt. My marriage is the most sacred thing to me...but marriage (and family life) is not easy. It is a commitment of two hearts totally and completely loyal to each other and dedicated to spending eternity together. That is the greatest blessing I can achieve in this life...and I'm supposed to work for it. Jeff is my eternal companion. I truly feel like we've known each other longer than these past 6+ years. He is my best friend. He knows me most and loves me best. I can't imagine being with anyone else on this journey. We have had our arguments. We have had moments of doubt and despair, but never once have either of us ever wanted "out". We have never contemplated "giving up". The greatest gift I think we can give our children is showing them how to love and how to work for it. I know we're not perfect, but we are perfectly imperfect for each other. I have never met someone who has pushed me to be better and supported me when I feel I fall short. I wish I could have words to adequately describe how I feel because "I love you" never seems to be enough. I am just so grateful for the past 6 years and look forward to the next 60+!
Since we'd spent last weekend on a pre-anniversary getaway, today wasn't too exciting. Jeff got me flowers and a sweet card. I got him a card with some iron pills and an iron letter opener. (Iron is the traditional 6th anniversary gift. Who came up with those?!)
We spent the morning watching Dallin play basketball then went on a triple date that night to Top Golf. (I do have to mention that we went to see Mary Poppins Returns last night. Nothing says love more than my husband sacrificing a night at the movie to see Mary Poppins with me. Haha!) After playing a few very embarrassing games at Top Golf, Jeff and I were lucky enough to still have time to go out to dinner by ourselves. We went to Archibald's at Gardner Village. Even though there wasn't anything spectacular, it was still a great day because I got to spend it with Jeff. Any day I get to spend with him...no matter what we're doing...is a great day.
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