21 Years Together

Yesterday, on September 11, we celebrated 21 years together from our very first date, and I can remember it like it was yesterday — dinner and a play, Uncle Vanya. Life has been so hectic; yesterday, we divided and conquered — one of us went swim practice with Alex, and one attended the back to school night! Most of all, I cannot believe over two decades have already passed — the time has flown in so many ways. We were so young, and we had so much more “free time” on our hands in those days, but I would not trade anything for our little family. I actually had to go digging through our actual physical photo albums from our dating days, and this image, below, is from when we saw a play together at the Kennedy Center!

Oh how life has changed, but remained the same in so many ways! With everything going in with the world, I feel so thankful for our marriage, grateful for our little family, and the life we have made together. I am especially grateful for Doug, he is my rock, my everything — we have endured so many unexpected twists and turns in life, and we’ve always figured things out, together. Alex absolutely adores her Daddy, along with Victory! In fact, each night, Victory, without fail, gives Doug an entire face washing, including his ears, hitting every nook and cranny, as he falls asleep — it is so endearing! I feel so lucky!

“To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” –Mark Twain