January 12, 2012

Do You Remember?


That was us- you and me.

You and me, making promises in a crowded room with old wooden floors that creaked underneath your glossy black uniform shoes and my borrowed ivory heels. You and me, nervously slipping bands onto each other's fingers. You and me, watching Saturday, the 16th of January get closer and closer on the calendar, and practicing the wedding kiss on the days before. You and me, listening to your brother, who married us, telling a story about a garden, and how marriage must be taken care of and tended in the same way. You and me, eating dinner that night at our favorite Italian place, knowing no one else in the restaurant was aware we had just become bride and groom. You and me, talking on opposite sides of the bathroom door that morning, because I didn't dare let you see me in my white dress and birdcage veil until I walked in to become your wife. You and me, excited when the guests had all gone home and it was the two of us standing in the pink rose petals scattered for us earlier that day. You and me, as our heads lay on our pillows and you called me your wife.

You and me, the couple that shattered and fell apart, but came together again,
and have this second anniversary as a shiny medal to prove that we can do anything. You and me, making plans to celebrate this Monday as the day, 2 years ago, we began something bigger than ourselves.

I never knew that I could love someone the way that I love you.


White Dress by Ben Rector

18 kind comments from you:

Anonymous said...

Damn girl, that's beautiful.
Congratulations - have a wonderful day on Monday.
mj.xx

Skinnie Piggie said...

Your words never cease to astound me. Happy anniversary...

Sue said...

I love this- you deserve that 2 year anniversary medal. So happy for you dear.

Clearbluewater3 said...

I just want to say your marriage inspires me. Happy Happy Day!

Student Mommy said...

Bless you! Always remember to tell him you love him, every day. The world forgets that we need to hear those words and feel that wedding kiss every day, so that we don't forget.

Nicky said...

So lovely! :)

Ashley S. said...

This is beautiful. A real story of hope. Happy Anniversary, friend :)

Allie said...

What a gorgeous entry. Happy Anniversary (:

Jennifer @ Also Known As...the Wife said...

Enjoy your anniversary! Never let it become just "another day".

Chantal said...

Happy Anniversary!

test said...

Beautiful! Happy Anniversary!

Fran said...

Happy Anniversary lady!

Michelle said...

Happy Anniversary! We need more people like you in this world, people who will fight for their marriage.

Amanda said...

Happy anniversary! Beautiful words.

The New Normal said...

Beautiful...Happy Anniversary!

Mommy McD said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Contemplating Beauty said...

Oh happiest of lovliest anniversaries to you !!! What two adorable, sweet, heart-felt posts, and as always some good humor and good writing!!! xoxo

Contemplating Beauty said...

And this picture is absolutely GORGEOUS!

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