The wine was in a thermos so we wouldn’t get kicked off the beach. We weren’t going to start any trouble, we just promised each other we would watch the sunset before our trek home the next day.
The beach is a frequent weekend getaway from Arizona, and while I can always think of something to celebrate, today was a milestone, and a sip of wine sounded like a nice addition.
Thirty-five years ago the story looked a little different. The day started with a box of cinnamon pop tarts shared with the man I would spend the rest of my life with.
Nothing about our wedding day was extravagant either, and I liked it like that. It was about us, only us. The truth is, the early days were unique, sometimes quite laughable, and we didn’t care. We were young, in foolish love, and experts at making it work.
Contrary to most, so it seems, I did not marry my best friend, I married the man I choose to marry. We were more different then sunshine and rain and our go to song was Pat Benatar’s, Opposites Attract. So how did we make it work?
Let me know, if you figure it out.
One thing I know for sure is we were definitely not living a fairytale. We faced military deployments immediately, and the imperfections of life often outweighed perfections Every. Single. Day.
We have climbed mountains only we know about, have learned to slide down the other side still laughing, and still…figuring it out. I guess, by now, we are in it for the long haul.
I laughed when heard him snoring with the sun on his back, as I knew it was only a matter of time. Me? This was my green light to go beach-combing and if he woke up before my return he would know that.
We are who we are.
Our tribe has grown. Now we are surrounded with those who like to bask in the sun, and those with a tameless spirit, and the balance of what …together looks like.
This is us.
Living our life. Loving our journey, and keeping it real.
The tide washed away my message in the sand before he could see it. I wondered if it carried the stories of the past, or it was a fresh canvas reminding us to begin another day. Regardless, the sun slipped below the horizon, just like the reflections of our life together……
Donna
Congratulations! Wonderful story of love.
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Thank you.
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It is so refreshing to read something that feels REAL, not a fairytale, not what it’s supposed to be, not even what we’d like it to be or wish it were…a real life together.
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Thanks Danese. I hear so often “I want their relationship” as people scroll through relationship statuses. I can’t do anything other then real, it’s way too hard.
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It’s so lovely to have you back Donna and with a beautiful story…one that’s just turning the page on a whole new chapter where you both truly are at liberty to create an amazing story! Congrats and have fun on this new leg of the journey! Xx
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THank you Marie. We are in a road trip right now to visit a place I have wanted to see since I heard of it a few years ago. Should be fun.
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Please keep me posted Donna…sounds like a great adventure!
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Happy 35 years! I can relate, my relationship with my husband of going on 30 years is much the same. It’s a blessing just like yours! Lovely post Donna!
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Thank you Shelley. Hey…as I slowly make my way back. Thanks for staying in touch through Instagram over the last few months.
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Excellent post thanks for sharing this post
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Thank you.
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