Ten years ago we were young. It is embarrassing to recall how young we once were.
Ten years ago we had it all figured out. We were confident in our prescriptions for the world and for ourselves.
Ten years ago we were idealistic pragmatists. We figured through thought out pragmatic action, we could change the world. Not overnight. No. But maybe over a weekend.
Ten years ago we were college seniors with our whole lives ahead of us, overflowing with big and small question marks. Where would we end up?
Ten years ago we had that awkward conversation that young people have when they ask each other, Should we make this a different sort of relationship?
Ten years ago we talked. And talked. And talked. (We still talk like that.)
Ten years ago we decided to move forward together, even as we tried to minimize risk and protect ourselves from disappointment. We both struggled to prevent ourselves from turning into sentimental fools.
Ten years ago we knew we were on to something special.
Ten years ago it was a typical fall day in Minnesota, with a cool breeze hinting at winter's approach.
Ten years ago we had no moonlight to guide us. A blanket of darkness of moonless, cloudless, country road night enveloped the car.
Ten years ago we were two friends driving on that country road. When we arrived back home, we had undergone a change that would redirect our lives.
Ten years ago, we remained ourselves but became something more.
Happy ten years together, darling!
Comments
Really nice tribute to the love of your life. Congratulations.
Well stated, Turtle! Congratulations to you both! (Keep writing like this and you'll have to remove the "Skeptic" from your alias and replace it with "Romantic".)
Awwwwwwww! How sweet! And how NICE TO SEE YOU POSTING!!!!
What a great tribute to love - congratulations!
