Just a short note … remembering 19 years ago today when I met the man who would forever change, and improve, my life. Yep, April 25, 2012, marks the 19th year that my partner and I have been together. In some ways, it feels like we met yesterday, and in others, it seems like he’s been right by my side forever.
We’ve been through a lot together, as any couple who has been together this long would. Lately, the most compelling challenge we’re facing is getting my partner over his long-term, serious illness. I have faith he will recover fully.
We have learned in all of the years that we have been together that faith, trust, sincerity, honesty, integrity, and financial security are values that we both cherish, and practice each day.
As I rise, I greet my beloved partner with a “good morning, my love!” and he replies, “good morning to you, my sweet.” Throughout the day, I think of ways to make him happy, and he does the same for me. Heck, throughout the day, hardly a moment goes by that I don’t have him on my mind in one way or another.
Man, I am so very lucky to remain in love with my best friend. 19 years… long time, but we fully intend to keep it going for many, many more years to come.
While I have blogged a lot about my partner over the years, I think this tribute explains much about our relationship.
Life is short: cherish your best half!
That is sweet, best of luck to the both of you. I hope that your partner’s health complications get better.
Happy anniversary to my brother and brother-in-law, two men I love deeply, and whose relationship is so loving, admirable, thoughtful, and solid — it is a testament to what faithful devotion, love, understanding, and commitment is all about. My wife and I strive daily to live up to your example.
Best wishes from the both of us, to the both of you.
Warmest love always,
J
Congratulations and best wishes for another 19 years!
Congratulations! Wow, 19 years!