On April 1st, I turned 28.
On April 9th, Gordon and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary.
Now that I'm 28 I am, as my friend Meg put it, in my "late mid-twenties." :)
Approaching 30 now, it's crept up on me incredibly stealthily. I know that I'm not the only one who takes a step back and looks to see where they've gone in yet another year. It's easy to be pessimistic and notice how much I haven't done. It's easy to compare myself to other people my age or younger and be envious of what they have been able to do in their short years. But this time I can't help but be proud and so very thankful. Since my last birthday I got a job that I love, made great new friends, have the honor of teaching some incredible children, found new passions and have been able to see new places. It might not be a lot, but with so many people facing disaster I can't help but stand in awe of the little miracles that bless this little life. So I thank the forces and powers and spirits that be out there for another year, and pray for a continued blessing that will keep me safe and get to another birthday.
Gordon and I have been married 5 years as of April 9, 2010.
Gordon, that milestone makes me realize how young I was when I married you. 23 seems awfully green to embark on two big gambles of marriage and life in a different city. But don't worry that I'm thinking of what I may have missed. On that April morning in 2005 I'm thankful that I possessed the free, adventurous and hopeful spirit that allowed me to follow you anywhere. It's allowed me to experience this wonderful life that we have and are building together. I am just as in love with you now as I was on our wedding day - if not more so. We've grown closer and more a part of each other.
I never understood people who complained about marriage; especially since ours is so filled with love, respect, joy and fun. It makes me look forward to the next 5, 10, 15, 20 and forever years. This is a wonderful adventure that we're on. I love seeing the world through your eyes as well as mine and I thank you for what you have given me and have allowed me to experience.
Whatever blessings we're given will be all the more sweet because we'll be sharing them with each other; and the blessings that we don't receive will fall on two sets of shoulders instead of one. You make me feel invincible.
I feel closer to you now than ever. I feel your joy as much as you feel mine. I feel your hurt as much as you share my tears. We're the same now more than ever.
Baby we're the same. . . when we shine in each other's sky. I love you. Happy anniversary.
Matthew Sweet - We're The Same
I don't have to speak and you know what I'm thinking
You don't need to hear what I say
I don't have to ask 'cause you'll guess what I'm seeking
You don't need to hide what you know
Baby, we're the same
When we fail in each other's eyes
Baby, we're the same
So you should not be surprised when I swear to you
I never told you what to do
Maybe it's me
Maybe it's you
I don't have to act so you'll know what I'm feeling
You don't need to see to believe
Baby, we're the same
When we shine in each other's sky
Baby, we're the same
Sometimes it's me
Sometimes it's you