After a busy week in Vegas, we headed up North (just south of Mund's Park) for a night of camping to celebrate Dad and Ann's 20th Wedding Anniversary! I cannot believe it has already been 20 years, but even then, there was no doubt in my mind they would last forever (I was an insightful child) ;)
Their marriage has had more of an impact on me than I think they will ever realize. It has been the sole reason for my belief that I too, deserved a fairytale. And that although fairytales come in all shapes and sizes, they exist. I got to grow up in a household and observe what it looks like when a man and a woman truly love eachother. And even more importantly, treat each other as such.
When I was 6 years old and my parents got divorced, something clicked in me. I made a decision at that very moment that I refuse to ever settle when it comes to relationships. That marriage to me, will be a really significant decision and that I want my future husband to feel the exact same way.
Oh yes, fairytales and princes....how true to real life (sarcasm). But all it meant to me was that I had a dream and hope to focus on as I grew.
And watching their marriage continue to grow in the most perfect way, I realized that maybe this childhood dream of mine is something I could obtain.
I like to think that I have and to date, I believe that I did. My husband is a blessing. Although we could still be considered newlyweds, I only hope to one day be celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
So here's to my wonderful Dad and the unbelievable Ann...
Thank you for showing me what happens when you persevere through "thick and thin", and how you treat each other in "sickness and in health". I love you both so very much! Congratulations on your 20th Wedding Anniversary!
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