15 Years

15 years ago

on a friday

i married my sweetheart

some of the details have faded with time

but moments remain

i can recall with vivid clarity

the sensation of woozy joy

walking down that very long aisle

clutching the arm of my dad

grinning



we didn't know then

but it really began 19 years ago

when we met in college



ready to go way back?



and i mean Way Back



i remember

so much time spent watching him play baseball


a...lot




i remember a few formals



dressed to the nines






i remember homecoming



senior year



 the big hair



mine



 not his






i remember a few tears



here and there



all of it



leading up to The Big Day



wow



were we young



and just a little naive

  




but God is faithful



without His love and help



showing us how to love



how to sacrifice for each other



(though we still get it wrong sometimes)



teaching us patience



well



mostly teaching me patience 



blessing us



we would not be where we are today






thankful



faithful



blessed



(older)



ever more in love





happiest of anniversaries, hon



i love you.