Aug

29

Seems Like Only Yesterday

August 29, 2004 |

I remember it like it was yesterday. Waking up at 6am after a fitful night of sleep. Finding my Dad already awake too, looking as though he hadn’t slept much either. He fixed me some eggs and toast but my stomach was in knots. I didn’t want him to feel bad so of course, as any good daughter would, I ate my breakfast. And threw it up 20 minutes later as quietly and discreetly as I could.

We left for my appointment. The place was buzzing with activity. There were so many there that I knew, offering words of comfort and advice. No matter what was said my heart was still pounding so hard I thought it would explode right out of my chest. We left after what seemed like forever and drove back home, my Dad as my chauffeur.

I changed my clothes and laced up my shoes, my best friend Gina helping where my trembling hands just wouldn’t work anymore. We went out of my room, sought out my parents and let them know I was ready to go. We got in the car and left for that fateful drive.

When we arrived at our destination I thought I was going to completely lose it. Break down right then and there. But I knew I had to be strong. I had never been so scared of anything in my entire life. The finality of it all felt as if it was squeezing the air right of me. Until I saw Jeff, then I knew everything was going to be okay.

When I saw him waiting for me at the end of the aisle at our church the trembling stopped and the fear in my eyes dissipated and was replace by the love in my heart. My face lit up with that smile of anticipation of what lay ahead. Jeff looked so handsome in his tux and tails and he smiled when he saw me too.

They said it would never last, that we were doomed from the start. We’d be lucky to last a year. We were making a huge mistake. It’s been 11 years since that day so long ago and I know without a doubt, that given the chance, I would do it all over again without a second thought.

Happy Anniversary Jeff, I love you.

You’re in my heart, you’re in my soul
You’ll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you’re my best friend
You’re in my soul


Comments

9 Comments so far

  1. Bev on August 29, 2004 3:36 pm

    Happy Anniversary! :)

  2. Diane on August 29, 2004 4:25 pm

    Happy Anniverdary to you both, may today be as special as it was 11 years ago. :)

  3. Nancy on August 29, 2004 7:07 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you both. I hope you are celebrating!
    What a sweet tribute to your husband!

  4. weebie on August 29, 2004 9:37 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you both!!!!!! God bless you!

  5. VJ on August 30, 2004 10:26 am

    Congratulations! And may you have many more happy years to come.

  6. Hula Doula on August 30, 2004 3:35 pm

    Happy Anniversary!! Have a wonderful day!

  7. Shawn on August 30, 2004 6:55 pm

    Congratulations!

  8. bonnie on August 30, 2004 9:31 pm

    You are a beautiful couple! Happy Anniversary!!

  9. Candi on September 1, 2004 9:51 pm

    Awww, Happy Anniversary to you both :)

Name (required)

Email (required)

Website

Speak your mind

← PSA The REAL Reason Man Invented Duct Tape →