On Saturday, my husband and I celebrated 23 years of marriage. That means, as of next year, I will have been married for half my life.
My wedding day feels like yesterday AND a lifetime ago. It wasn’t fancy–shoot, it was in the (literally) one-room country church I grew up attending. And if you want to know about the, ahem, restroom facilities, read this post (The Outhouse at My Wedding).
Like most brides, there are things I simply cannot recall (WHAT song did we dance to??) as well as things seared into my memory (Dad stranding us at the reception hall). But one of the things my husband and I both thought was perfect was the wedding cake.
I was NOT one of those brides who didn’t eat at her wedding. I was first in line for food and thoroughly enjoyed a slice of cake. Mom made it–chocolate cake with a ganache filling and fudge frosting. Holy cow, was it good! On the long drive home from WV to SC we pulled over at a rest stop and ate some out of the box with plastic forks. Delicious.
I told Mom I didn’t want a little bride and groom on top, but left the rest of the decorations up to her. She wrapped the layers in wide ribbon and placed a single, artificial Magnolia blossom on top (with an itty bitty mouse couple hiding under a petal). It was gorgeous. And now I can’t see Magnolia without thinking about my wedding day.
Which is kind of perfect. Did you know Magnolia trees can live 100 years+? And they can’t pollinate without the help of beetles attracted by the flowers’ sweet smell.
So, a flower that makes me think of my wedding day (and cake–I do like to think about cake) has incredible longevity and can’t succeed on its own. Kind of like marriage if we do it right.
Here’s hoping for at least another 23 years of growing through the seasons as Jim and I work together to nurture our love.
(And eat cake. I hope we always eat cake together.)
May God grant you and your wonderful husband many years! While I wouldn’t have chosen the circumstances that brought him, and by extension, you, into my life, I am grateful for the blessing of knowing you both!
Thank you! And that sentiment VERY much goes both ways.
God Bless Your Marriage! I know~
CAKE- Right!!!! Jerry & I have been
VERY happily married for 45 years
this June!! I wouldn’t trade my hubby for ANYTHING in this world ❤️
Wow–45! I love the idea of having at least that many years with my husband.
Happy Anniversary!!! 🙂
Thank you!
Congratulations…. Treasure each day… ( and if necessary top it off with cake).
We do and we did–coconut with cream cheese frosting!
Congrats! Sounds like a scene from one of your novels—maybe an upcoming one? 😉
It’s ALL fodder!
True life is more interesting than fiction!
Happiest of thoughts to you and your husband as you celebrate 23 years together. Blessings in showers that will overflow from your hearts to others Sarah!
What a sweet sentiment! Thank you!