Saturday, July 11, 2009

Where did the time go?

Was it really almost 40 years ago I married my sweetheart? How did our children grow up so fast--my oldest will be 31 the end of August and my baby is turning 27 two days before we celebrate our anniversary. My goodness, how time flies! There have been lots of highs, a few lows (funny how the lows have faded away and the highs are precious memories forever!) I attribute 40 happy years to committment, covenants and lots and lots of love, consideration and common goals. Yes, I feel like a very lucky lady--or better stated-- blessed with a husband who always puts his family first, and who good naturedly put up with a quirky, crazy me when lesser men would have given up long ago, lol.

It's a wonderful start...a wonderful life.

7 comments:

Kristen said...

Happy Anniversary! Wow 40 years! That's wonderful and what a great inspiration for your children. Congratulations, and have a wonderful trip!

Elizabeth said...

Wow! Congratulations to you both and many happy returns for many more years of wedded bliss.

Sealed forever, no? How wonderful!

Rickie said...

Thanks Kristen...we're looking forward to just hanging out and relaxing together!

Thanks Elizabeth--yes, sealed forever!

Cindy said...

I celebrate 34 years this year! My daughter is 32, son is 21. Grandchildren are 4 and 5.........the time has flown. My DH says he can't believe we are 'here' at this point in our lives!

Congratulations on your anniversary!

Rickie said...

Thanks Cindy, sounds like you have a pretty good start yourself! I'm still waiting for the grandchildren part and I'm sure I'm going to love it!

Mandy said...

40 years, that is a good start :) I hope you have a wonderful second honeymoon, you deserve it! And fortunately you only need to wait a few more weeks for the grandchildren portion of life to begin!

Rickie said...

Mandy, you are sooo right! What and exciting next month or so for our family!
XO