7 Years in Numbers

Carl and I are celebrating our 7th anniversary. Every day, I am so thankful for Carl. He is the kindest man that I have ever known, always in a great mood, works tirelessly to provide for our family without complaint and loves the three of us in a really big way. Numbers on our marriage . . . 7: Years of marital bliss filled with much more joy than sorrow. Lots of fun, plenty of disagreements, tons of laughs and never ending adventure. 6: Disposals in our kitchen! I have a tendency to break our disposal and then Carl installs a new one.That's marriage, taking the other persons strengths and using them to make life better. 5: Vacations to St. Lucia, Jamaica, Mexico, Amelia Island and lots of beach trips. 4: Parents that are still married providing us with a real example of 'til death do us part." 3: Houses in Raleigh, Charlotte and Nashville. Selling two houses and buying three houses is always an adventure and a tremendous exercise in compromise. 2: Children that are the very best of both of us. Evelyn Claire and Henry Conrad bring us more joy and frustration than we ever imagined. They demonstrate unconditional love and encourage us to love each other. 1: Love that grows daily and changes as we change. It seems like yesterday that we were married without a clue of all that marriage entails. We have figured it out and look forward to many, many wonderful years to come.