If I Could Bottle This Time
Anyone who is married or living together knows that relationships have their ups and downs and that everything will not be perfect all of the time. Success is measured by what happens in the good times not what happens when things are not so good. For California Girl and me things have been very, very good for an extended period of time. I don’t know why. If I did, I would bottle it and save it for a time when things aren’t going as well as they are now. But since I can’t, I’m just going to savor these great days and hope the time when we aren’t flying so high is far in the future.
It’s been almost 24 years since we first met. We’ve been a part of each other’s lives for so long I can’t even imagine life without her. She is home and the place where I know I belong. We have both changed a lot since that day long ago in the video arcade. But the connection we forged is as strong as it ever has been. We share a passion that is difficult to put into words. We don’t have as much in common as some couples. And we don’t always do what the other one expects. But, together, we have crafted something that makes all of our incompatibilities seem minor. At the end of the day, we both know what truly matters. These days are priceless and something to be remembered forever.
This is such a beautiful post. And you are right. When you have such a strong and powerful love, the minor incompatibilities are just that – minor.
I believe in that kind of love. Now I just need to find it. Thanks for keeping the hope alive.
The strength of your relationship shines through your blog. I’m sure many years of such happiness lie ahead.
What an incredible thing to recognize – such incredible love. And do you think the blog might have had a small piece to play in the good feelings?
Your relationship with each other and your children is certainly something I aspire to have – beautiful post.
Ms SD
You two are always inspiring!
By the way, I have tagged Cali Girl. Tell her I am asking pretty please.
An inspirational post. I can only say that I have experienced the same sort of times with my wife of 32 years and even when we go through a difficult time, the love we share goes on getting deeper and deeper. Like good wine it just goes on getting better.
Wow. What an amazing tribute to your wife
In a world where marriage seems disposable, it is truly inspirational to read about people who not only have made it, but still love and respect each other as much as when they first met. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Snarkylicious: It’s easy to say they are minor when things are going well. But when things are going poorly they seem almost insurmountable. I’m not sure why we have been so lucky; but I am glad that we are.
Alfie: One day at a time. Relishing the good and trying to forget about the bad. We’re just going to keep living for today and not worrying about “what if”.
Rosie: Yes. I think that this blog has something to do with it. It give us another medium t communicate. And the Tuesday night photo sessions are a great addition to our weekly schedule.
Ms SD: We don’t think that we’re models for others. We’re probably just more stubborn and unwilling to give up when things aren’t going well than most people.
Kitty: Thanks. I’ll make sure that she knows about the tag. I’m sure she’ll play if it’s something that she has answers too. Update: She did see the tag and will post her response tomorrow (Tuesday).
Lapis Ruber: We take each year, each day one at a time. We haven’t even though about 30-plus years together. You are an inspiration to us.
AlwaysCurious: Thanks.
Michelle: If we have a small difference from most people it’s a romantic belief that love conquers all. (And, sometimes, there had been a lot to conquer.) Depending on your point of view, that is our greatest strength or oar greatest weakness. I think that it is a little bit of both.