We met at a New Year’s Eve party that neither of us wanted to be at, we were the oldest people in the crowd. We gravitated towards each other, talking about our travels, even went outside to smoke a cigar. When we came back in, you were a gentleman and hung my coat in the closet. We shared many laughs as witnessed by the photos of the night. You almost left without asking for my number, I had to chase you down.
Eleven months later we married in Reno, Nevada, just the two of us. A great place to spend our honeymoon. Snow on the mountains and fresh crips air.
You’ve always allowed me the space to be myself, have my space, and my own life outside of our marriage. The support you’ve given me during the late nights of writing or months away from home taking care of gramps is not forgotten.
You had no way of know the for better or worse, in health and sickness would come so soon in our marriage. You nurse me to health, taking care of me when I could not walk or feed myself. Most important you’ve never complained.
We were not new to the rodeo, we both had been married before and knew what was important the second time around. I think we got it right. Below are a few reminders of the years we’ve spent together. Some good, some not so good.
Thank you for being my best friend and biggest supporter. I look forward to the next 18 years, all the good and the bad. We’ll be there for each other and growing slightly older each year.
Your Beautiful Wife
Melinda
Looking for the Light 
Beautiful ❤️
Congratulations!!
You understand the importance of a good man!!!!!!
This is breathtaking. And literally its hard for me to write right now. I hope its past and you have already recovered. My wishes, love and strength to all and the beautiful family.
Narayan
Thank you for the kind words, yes I’m much better and could not have done it without him. They say in sickness and in health, you just don’t expect the sickness to come so early. We’re stronger for it.
I will wish that you not only become stronger but fight till it leaves again. Keep Breathing deep till you find that light.
❤️️ to you
Narayan
Thanks for your inspirational words, we will keep fighting for sure. There’s always light at the end of the tunnel. 🙂
That’s so beautiful Melinda! Happy 18th anniversary to you and your hubby! xo
Thank you, it’s been a journey but we’ve made it.
Such rich blessings of space to grow and loving care gives one faith in the power of love. Happy Anniversary!
Wishing you both a very happy Anniversary 💖
Thank you.
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This is sooo sweet! Wishing you both many many more blessed years together! 🙂 Happy Anniversary!
Thank you, he enjoyed it. I don’t write anything to him very often.
🙂 it was beautiful!
Happiest Anniversary!
Thank you, Cindy. It’s been a journey.
Happy anniversary to you and your Hubby Mel, and thanks for sharing some of your memories with us. Wishing you many more years of love and laughter!
Thanks, Terri. It’s hard to be married to someone with a chronic illness but he’s managed. Prior to that, I spent 2005-20012 taking care of my grandparents so I was gone a lot. I found the right one the second time around.
Happy Anniversary! 💕
Thank you. I hope you enjoyed the photos
I did. Thank you for sharing your memories. 💕