Thursday, July 19, 2018

Twenty-One Years of Wedded Bliss

"The mark of a wild heart is living out the paradox of love in our lives.  It's the ability to be tough and tender, excited and scared, brave and afraid -- all in the same moment.  It's showing up in our vulnerability and our courage, being both fierce and kind." 
 ~Brene` Brown


Today we celebrated our 21st anniversary by taking a thirty minute coffee break, using free drinks I had earned on my card.  We knew that this season in our lives really didn't have space or money for what most people would consider a big romantic get-away.  Every day, my husband chooses to love me well.  He chooses to be "tough and tender, excited and scared, brave and afraid".  We came away from our brief time together refreshed, encouraged, sharing in our vulnerability, and more in love than ever.  And those dimples...

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