It’s our 15th wedding anniversary. Nicola wrote about it today and posted some pictures, and as she showed them to me last night we had the inevitable god, we were young conversation. So predictable (grin), and so amazing to have that kind of predictability in my life. I never expected it. I did not see her coming, this fascinating person with whom I can mark milestones and drink wine and laugh and cry and talk and talk and talk about the changes that come to us all if we live long enough.
As she says in her post, we have no matter what engraved inside our rings. Of all the promises we have made to each other, that’s the fundamental one. No matter what happens, no matter how we change and grow, no matter what we need to do, how we fuck up, whether we always understand each other or like each other’s choices… well, we are Kelley and Nicola no matter what.
No matter what is the biggest responsibility I’ve ever taken on, and the biggest safety net I’ve ever had. And that’s the real trick, isn’t it? When something is both the challenge and the reward.
photo by Mark Tiedemann
It makes me happy to read this. I said on Nicola’s blog that it also makes me warm and fuzzy. And that you both look great in all your pictures. Wow. Congratulations! I know you’ll keep the celebrations coming. Cheers.
Yes. No matter what has made the world at once much safer and more exciting for me and Esmeralda. I can only look forward to each of our anniversaries.
Congratulations Kelley and Nicola!
What a beautiful idea: no matter what. As someone who is only starting to experience this idea for the first time in her life, I can understand your awe at the comfort and responsibility those words contain. You are so fortunate to have found each other.
“When something is both the challenge and the reward.” I think you nailed it. Exquisite.
Congratulations.
Congratulations to you both on your special day! The pictures on Nicola’s site are priceless. May you have many more years of happiness together! I will drink a toast to you both tonight.
Cheers and happy days!
You hit it on the nose.
I didn’t word it that way when I married my Leela in Portland, but it’s exactly what I promised in front of all our friends.
I feel it and remember it every day; it’s that which sustains me through good times and hardships.
You two are such a lovely couple. The love you have for each other is so palpable! May your life together continually overflow with that love. 🙂
You posted this pic on on Virtual Pint once before, and I came upon it by accident. I looked for it again and could never find it, so thanks for posting it again. Your eyes were both closed, which symbolizes for me the jumping off a cliff and ectasy that love really is. Congratulations.
Thank you all very much for your good wishes, here and on Nicola’s blog. We both appreciate it. We’ve been having a Very Nice Day so far, and your kind words have made it that much more special.
Karina — yep, exciting and safe. And also sometimes more demanding. It’s all part of the deal, no?
Kelly — how lovely to see you here! I’m so glad for you and Jeff. Hug each other from me.
Jennifer — thank you. It’s important to me to get this one right, you know? (grin).
Patti — we always appreciate a toast!
Janine — thank you so much, and same to you and Leela.
Barbara — happy to oblige (smile). Glad you like it.
Congratulations from me, too! “No matter what” is a great motto.
Thanks, Duncan. It’s been a good motto for us, for sure.