Today Mike and I celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. A true milestone in our hearts. I got a little weepy this morning as I realized that amid all the stress we have been through over the years we have always had each other. The ying and the yang always balancing it out somehow.
As he said, "We have survived two, seven-year itches!" Humor has definitely kept this union going through the years but when I think of the most important ingredient, I would have to say without a doubt that it is love.
We both still have that little electric pulse that runs through our bodies when we are together. We know what makes each other tick and also what really ticks us off! We know how to fight and make up and even when we should just simply give in (well most of the time!).
We have had a lot of things going on in our family life these past few weeks - a few challenges that have unfortunately clouded my vision on some of the more important things in life. Mike had to make an emergency trip up to Minnesota to handle some house issues. Nothing that could not be handled but an added stress no less to a busy schedule. Trying to keep the kids schedule as normal as possible while mom and dad are trying to make it all work. "Stressed out" would have been my superhero name last week. I should have tried to figure out a costume for that one - hahaha!
We have been through some super stressful times and yet somehow we got through them all. It has always been the love that we share for one another that seems to win in the end. Knowing that no matter what comes our way we always have the abundant love for each other.
So I dedicate this blog to my forever partner and lover. I love you so much Mike. You know how to ease my worries, massage the knots out of my aching back, amaze me with your knowledge, surprise me with your carefree way of life and love me with your unconditional heart.
I have been blessed to take this journey with you the last 15 years and I look forward to many more together.
May the light in my heart honor the light in yours,
Namaste
Mike and Espi from the "I do's" to the "Now."
