Today is the 2922th day of our marriage. More commonly known as 8 years. It has been a roller coaster of a time. Six jobs, six houses, three states, and three kids. It has not been a boring time. I'm not sure what if any over arching theme there has been to this, but I do know that both of us are significantly more mature on this side of those 8 years than on the other.
There were plenty of days where one or both of us were about done with it all. Like the time our oldest spilled a gallon of sorghum on the carpet. Or one of the two times I got laid off. Or the ONE time Debra and I had a fight... or several. Or the time we spent our last couple dollars on a quart of ice cream, or tried to, but were short.
But through it all we persevered. Not always happily, but we did. I certainly wouldn't say that our lives are perfect now, but given all that we have been through it would be a bit silly to give up now. We don't always like each other, but we love each other more than ever. I am looking forward to the next 8 years with this lady, though I hope they are a little easier than the last.
Marriage is not easy. It is often not pleasant. However, there is not much in this world that is more rewarding.
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