Seasons of Marriage – Reflection on 41 Years
Sheryl and I celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary on June 3, 2018. I am proud that we have made it this long and I am hopeful we will find another 41 happy years. However, I have to say that our current marriage has lasted much less than 41 years. I know that sounds odd. So, let me explain how we have come to view these 41 years of marriage.
You see we have found (Sheryl pointed this out) that over the last 41 years we have had different marriages. Each one not formally acknowledged except in hindsight but each as real as if we had returned to the altar and made new vows.
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Congrats on 41 years, and what a great way of reflecting on it. We’ve only been married 11 years so we have some catching up to do. 😃 Even in that short time I can identify phases though, now you’ve put the Idea in my head. 😊
Thank you Polly. I have to credit Sheryl for the idea of the seasons of marriage. That is what I love about Sheyrl, even after 41 years she is full of surprises.
I love this Rick. 30 years of marriage has made us think about the same thing – we have enjoyed many different types of marriages. Each one required work but it was totally worth it. Thanks for sharing Sheryl with us.
Thank you for the kind comment Cathy. I think differences and make life interesting. Interesting is the stuff of a wonderful life.
Rick – what a lovely testiment to the ebbs, flows and phases of marriage. Amazing how good it can be when you stick with it. Happy Anniversary to you and Sheryl and thanks for letting us in.
Thank you for the kind comments Leigh. Mariage is the best work when it works.
Congratulations to the both of you! What a way to look at the different stages of marriages.
Thank you Nikki. I think we have made a good life together. I wish the same happiness to all who venture over to my little coroner of the Internet.