"This very moment, 19 years ago, is a moment I'll never
forget...I played a great round of golf with my brother, followed by a really
good chat...oh, and I also got married later on"
That was going to be my post to recognize my wedding
anniversary. While I thought it could be taken OK, with maybe a couple,
"Oh, that Greg...what a dork", I think I can do a little better than that to
recognize the most important human in my life (guitars aren't human, right?)
See? there I go again.
Here, now, I bring you 19 moments that remind me why I am the most
blessed man on earth to marry such a great lady.
1. When you said You love me...
...as we leaned against my old Plymouth Laser in your
parents driveway. Nothing makes me feel like I can conquer the world more than
a loving woman by my side
2. When you read to me...
...on our trip to Branson, MO, (and most every other trip)
you read to me so we could share together what you discovered in that crazy
Interweb thing...it's like having my own Siri that truly understands me.
3. When you moved to sit closer to me on the couch...
...just last night. We are nearly at the end of Friday Night
Lights, and even though I'm struggling with a lot of mental mumbo-jumbo right now, your nearness
soothes me and gives me peace.
4. When I was the first one you called after your piano
test...
...which was the only thing standing between you and college
graduation...and our new life in Rochester
5. When you held my hand...
...as we walked around Lake Calhoun for the 30th time. I
know "I had you at Rocky Rococco", but you held my hand...which we
should caste in bronze because it's such a perfect fit, no
human-fabricated machinery could do better
6. When you sang...
...the night we met...'Cry Me A River' if I recall. I drove
home with Eric saying, "I REALLY like her!"
7. When you screamed...
...with me at Vally Fair the very next weekend. I know it
was a group church event, and you had a new boyfriend, but he wasn't there, and you and I had a great day
8. When I prayed...
...at 16 years old that I would meet my future wife soon so
I wouldn't have to go through "the whole meet new people thing"..and
4 months later met you (and proceeded to attempt to win you over for the next 6 months)
9. When you made me dinner...
...last night...and many nights. I know it's cliche, but it
means so much...and it's so GOOD!
10. When we sang our duets together
...for church a few Saturdays ago...and at church youth
events 23 years ago...each time brings me to love you more knowing that my
feeble voice sounds awesome with yours.
11. When we shared an ice cream cone
...and you let me have the bottom...which you like, but you
know is my favorite
12. When you suggested we go to Lacrosse for our 16th (?)
anniversary...
...and we ate Rocky Rococco pizza, toured a brewrery, and
visited Dave's Guitars. What a lady!
13. The way you were so strong...
...during our kids medical issues. Maybe we supported each
other equally, but I should would not have done well without your eyes to stare
into
14. When you walked down the isle...
...during our 'meet the bride' moment before the wedding so
we could take pictures (to the tune of "Kiss the Girl). I know brides are
supposed to look pretty, but you were absolutely stunning.
15. When you challenged me last week...
...to dive in to help the youth band. We both know going
through the motions is not sustainable...and I think you know how much better
things would be if I did
16. When you asked me to go...
...on Spring Break during college. What a great, fun,
...really fun trip
17. When you didn't get mad...or even roll your eyes...
...the 17th time I asked the sound guy to, "take the
shrill out" during your mic check
18. When we were on stage together...
...at the Civic Theatre during any one of our many shows,
and I caught your eye. Even in character, your sparkling eyes lit up my heart
19. When you said "Yes"...
...after I sang "Diamonds Dance On Gold" for you
in my apartment and asked you to marry me.
I love you, Lady. What a
crazy-amazing-scary-fun-sad-giggly-serious-worshipful-smiley adventure we've
been on.
