June 17th, 2000
On this day nine years ago, it was sunny and raining. On that day, I stepped over a sword and a broom, I drank champagne in front of my parents for the first time ever, I walked through the wet grass on my dad's arm, and I married my best friend.
In the last 9 years, we have dealt with a lot. 9 months after the wedding, Lura came home to live with us. We've dealt with evil grandparents, dirty judges, broken down cars, water damaged houses, emergency room trips, bad friendships, family drama and cancer. We've learned patience with the system, auto mechanics, construction and renovation, made other friends, and a million other things. We have laughed and cried together, sometimes at the same time. We have learned a lot about each other, but there is still more to learn. We aren't perfect and things aren't always the best in our lives...but I can say without a doubt that my life is far better because he is in it.
Chuck/Erick/Bodock - I love you for the man you are and for the man you want to be. I love you more today than I did nine years ago. Thank you for spending the last nine years as my husband, and thank you for the years before we were married as well. Happy Anniversary, my love.