Milestones

Well it is still just 2009 as I write this.

It seems hard to believe we are almost a decade through the Twenty-First Century.

Yet here we are.

On Tuesday Deb and I passed one of those milestones that mark the flight of the years. The 29th of December was our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.

We didn’t have a big celebration. I took the day off work. We spent the day together, simply enjoying each other’s company. As we so often do, we went for a drive and finished the day off with a meal at one of our favourite little places.

Deb and I were in our twenties when we met. I think we have been very fortunate in growing and maturing together. We have shared so much: love and hardship; joy and tragedy; laughter and tears. On the way we have raised three girls into wonderful young women.

Of course there have been arguments and furious fights. But always what we shared seemed far more important than our differences.

So many people seem to grow apart. We on the other hand seem to grow closer.

I can honestly say that after all these years, Deborah is not only the love of my life, but also my best friend.

Goodnight and have a happy New Year!