Reflections on Love
Today is our 14th wedding anniversary.
Fourteen years ago I knit my life together with Ian's and I have never had a moment's regret. We are sailing through this life together with intention, with labor, and with persistent delight in each other. We allow each other to dream, to rage, to unfold. We are both patient and impatient to explore all life has to offer us. There is enough time, stretching both forward and back, for us to fill up with our laughter and our struggles. We are complements. We are married, but we define the word every day, for it works for us; we are not slaves to it. The term will not box up our love and tie it with a bow, pretty enough for everyone to see and approve of. Rather, we flow, sometimes flooding over the riverbanks. Love is not tidy. We stride forward together, side by side, except where it makes better sense for one of us to lead for a while. This nest that we created and tirelessly maintain is feathered with devotion, solicitude, and care. I am so happy in my marriage. I love you, Ian. Happy Anniversary!
Fourteen years ago I knit my life together with Ian's and I have never had a moment's regret. We are sailing through this life together with intention, with labor, and with persistent delight in each other. We allow each other to dream, to rage, to unfold. We are both patient and impatient to explore all life has to offer us. There is enough time, stretching both forward and back, for us to fill up with our laughter and our struggles. We are complements. We are married, but we define the word every day, for it works for us; we are not slaves to it. The term will not box up our love and tie it with a bow, pretty enough for everyone to see and approve of. Rather, we flow, sometimes flooding over the riverbanks. Love is not tidy. We stride forward together, side by side, except where it makes better sense for one of us to lead for a while. This nest that we created and tirelessly maintain is feathered with devotion, solicitude, and care. I am so happy in my marriage. I love you, Ian. Happy Anniversary!