Ever Thine

Thirteen years ago today we were married. We didn't know we would have six children. It still surprises us. Sometimes it's hard to separate the role of parent from spouse. The role of parent never stops. Or even slows down in our home. It has been a few years since Joe and I went out to dinner. Just the two of us.

Our wedding bands are inscribed Ever Thine. I never take it off. Today I will need to remove it for a few hours as I head into surgery. I know it will be in safe hands, awaiting my finger. Until then, it will be on Joe's pinkie.

Happy anniversary, Joe. Thank you for your generosity, love, kindness, compassion, sympathy, compliments, humor, and friendship. Ever thine.

Comments

Sarah and Jack said…
Lera, I hope the surgery is easy and quick. Will be thinking of you.
9:46 AM EDT
kira said…
Good luck with the surgery! That's a wonderful idea of having something inscribed onto the wedding bands. :)
10:02 AM EDT
misschris said…
*blinking back tears*

Wishing you luck, Lera. You're in my prayers. Love the inscription.
10:24 AM EDT
Heidijayhawk said…
that is so sweet. blinking back tears as well. praying for you while you are in surgery.
10:31 AM EDT
Emily said…
Speedy recovery! Lera! Hope its nothing serious serious! Take care.

I got shiny eyes!
10:33 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
Happy Anniversary!! wel ove you guys. Will be praying for you. call you Wed.AM

ME!!
10:56 AM EDT
beki said…
I'm praying for you, Lera!
11:08 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
Happy Anniversary!

I hope the surgery is quick and painless for you.
11:48 AM EDT
nikko said…
I was thinking, man! that's an awfully small baby to be changing like that on a picnic table... Then I enlarged the picture and saw that it was a doll. LOL

That was the sweetest post I've read in a while. Happy Anniversary and good luck with the surgery. I will pray for you today!
11:52 AM EDT
laura capello said…
happy aniversary!

and a speedy recovery from surgery.
11:53 AM EDT
Karyn said…
Happy Anniversary!

I'm sure it would be much happier if you weren't having surgery.

I'm thinking of you.

:)
11:59 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
Oh, happy anniversary, and good thoughts for your surgery. ((((Hugs!)))))
12:33 PM EDT
jessica said…
congratulations on 13 years! I hope all goes well with your surgery.
12:36 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
surgery? best wishes and hope you have some good VT's - because most of us live too far away... ;)
2:59 PM EDT
periwinkle said…
Happy Anniversary, hope all goes well with the surgery
Lisa x
3:40 PM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
Happy Anniversary! Thoughts and prayers are with you. Here's to a speedy recovery.
7:45 PM EDT
Stacey said…
Well wishes with your procedure! Such nice words...your hubbie sounds like a great person.
7:58 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
sending good thoughts your way.

and happy anniversary too!
9:10 PM EDT
hooli said…
good luck -- on your surgery and your next 13 years of marriage.
12:22 AM EDT
Me and Him said…
Congratulations on your anniversary.

Good thoughts for your surgery.
1:46 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
Happy anniversary!

Hope you have a speedy recovery from your surgery.
9:09 AM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
I was praying that your surgery went well today. happy anniversary!
6:25 PM EDT
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