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28

The Big Day

August 28, 2005 |

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 12 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

7 Comments so far

  1. Theresa on August 28, 2005 11:11 am

    Happy Anniversary to both of you!! That was a beautiful story Jules. :)

  2. cassie-b on August 28, 2005 12:20 pm

    Happy anniversary. It is a scary thing to make a lifetime commitment. I’m so glad it’s been a good commitment for you.

    Cas

  3. Philip on August 28, 2005 1:34 pm

    Happy Anniversary! 12 years! Wow! Wishing the next dozen to be just as wonderful.

  4. Nancy on August 28, 2005 2:50 pm

    Happy, Happy Anniversary!
    12 years is great … wishing you at least four dozen more years together!

  5. Aimz on August 28, 2005 3:37 pm

    Awwww what a lovely story Jules!

  6. mrs. diamond on August 28, 2005 9:41 pm

    Awww…happy anniversary hun!

  7. Andrea on August 31, 2005 3:22 pm

    Happy Anniversary! What a sweet story!

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