Time. 14 years of it. Well, a little more than that actually, but 14 years of physically being married. On 10/5/2002 my wife said that magical word to me “Yes”.
Which was better than “Hell No, are you kidding me?”, that would have been pretty bad I would think, and kind of embarrassing don’t you think?
On our wedding day! This is at The Oaks Lodge in Ohio, isn’t it beautiful!
So some things have happened in those years: We took a few mini road trips, we built a house, took a few more road trips, took a long one from Ohio to Las Vegas, with stops both there and back, we have conquered some winters, and we have survived me transitioning from a 24 year Paramedic to a blogger.
We have grown over the years to get through challenges that have faced us. If we have an issue with something, we always talk about it before getting mad over something that doesn’t need to escalate.
This was our 1 Year Wedding Anniversary, we went back and took a pic where we got married.
What has been the strongest point of our marriage? We are Best Friends! Really, we are. I grew up knowing quite a few people, and I had a best friend growing up, but not like this. It’s different, she is a best friend on a different level, and will always be that to me.
Saturdates. (see what I did there? Saturday and Dates together.) We have them at least 46-48 weeks out of the year. Sure we go out on other days, or nights, we are rebels that way, but we made a commitment to have Saturdates for us, no matter what.
Us at a baseball game together, look at that amazing woman.
Every marriage has its ups and downs. I am happy and lucky that I can say ours has been mostly up. I am working everyday to keep it that way.
So Michelle, I love you. From the day I first saw you, to the day I can’t see you anymore, I will always love you. You are my inspiration, and the reason I live for each day. Thank you.
So how long have all of you been married? if you are single, when are you getting married? What do you do to make your Marriage special? If this has inspired you, please share this article with others, buttons to share them are at the top and bottom!
Have a great day everyone, thanks for being part of Tom’s Take On Things. ~Tom and Michelle
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Happy Anniversary to you and Michelle! I follow your husbands blog because he seems like such a genuinely nice fella, and plus he has served like my husband did.Your smile is beautiful, and you look as lovely as you did when you were a young bride.
Hubby and I have been married a bit over 30 years (this last June) plus add a few years before that!
I hope you both had a wonderful day and made a memory to last through the year until your next anniversary!
Hi Ellen,
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Truly made our day! Congrats on your 30 years as well. Wonderful achievement. 🙂
You guys are the cutest! Congrats and Happy Anniversary to you both! My hubby and I recently celebrated our 14th anniversary, also! I can’t get over how fast the years fly by! Here’s to many, many more!
Congrats to you both as well DeAnna, thanks so much for the kind words! ~Tom
Happy anniversary to you and your wife, Tom! Time really does fly when you’re having fun! My husband and I will celebrate our 13th on the first of next month! Enjoy and I wish you many more happy and healthy years together.
Thank you so much Pamela! Happy Early Anniversary to the both of you as well! ~Tom
What a beautiful story Tom! Congratulations to you and Michelle. I’ve been married 26 years and I agree with you there are ups and down and we too have had mostly ups. My husband was the boy next door and I’ve known him since I was 4.
How did you and Michelle meet?
Thanks so much Joie, 26 years is awesome! That is a long time to know someone! We actually met online, and it has worked. Right time, right place I always believe.