Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Love Story

He was unlike anyone else. He looked a little older than 22. He was always laughing. He snowboarded Brighton on the weekends. He was spontaneous. He talked fast, had green eyes, loved fountain drinks. He was a star of energy, charisma and grand ideas.

She was young, special and fearless. She was skinny, energetic and sarcastic. She knew what she wanted. She smiled all the time. She saw him and a light went on inside her. She could see something in his eyes.

He spoke, they laughed. A little time went by, they fell in a deep love, kissed, held hands, planned the future. Being together felt like they had finally come home. They decided to be married and never once doubted they were meant to be together. Sure, they annoyed each other sometimes, but they couldn't stand being apart. She knew how he liked to have his neck scratched just gently. He knew she liked to be listened to, and complimented.

Their first year of marriage, they were only a couple of kids. Eating pizza in bed, working at the same place, going to college together, taking trips. Life was lovely. Their first baby came a year later. They had never been so incredibly happy.

Seven years have passed since their summer wedding day. She cries when she thinks of how lucky they still are. Their life now consists of being parents together, collapsing in bed at midnight and giving a hardly audible sigh that means both "Goodnight", and "I love you". She kisses him when he walks through the door. He loves the way she cares for his children. She admires how hard he works, he watches her lovingly while she dresses the babies and washes his clothes. They argue sometimes, but the next day they are back to being best friends. They spend their days thinking of each other in the back of their minds.

They wouldn't trade their lives for anything else in the world. They are intrinsically connected to each other, and the universe to them, to God. Sometimes it's a struggle for survival, sometimes it's uncontrollable laughter. Mostly though, it's waking up to one normal day after another, all adding up to a beautiful, beautiful love story.

Happy Anniversary, Baby.



15 comments:

andy smylie said...

Happy anniversary.

You sound so much in love and ecstatically happy. Reminds me how blessed we are.

XO XO

LuCDay said...

I was confused at first that it was the 14th on your blog, then I realized just how late it was and you were a couple of hours ahead of me. Funny that we share the same anniversary. So glad you and Jake have each other. Miss ya!

Carrie and Jeff said...

Happy Anniversary. Hope you do something fun and exciting for your special day. Just being able to spend time together is fun and exciting, right?!

lindseyj said...

COME HOME! :(

Missy said...

Happy Anniversay to you too Sarah! This was SO fun to read.

Missy said...

I meant TWO - to both of you.

Jessiesmylieyahoo,com said...

hisarah

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary!!! I remember the first time that I met you and Jake we were at Wal Mart and we saw you two running around the store with masks on and Jabren said I think thats my cousin...ha ha ha funny :)

Kristie said...

Happy Anniversary. Look how much you guys have accomplished in that time - 3 beautiful daughters and a family unit that will last for all eternity. xx

Jennifer said...

Happy Anniversary! I love the pictures.

The White Way said...

So cute. You are an amazing writer. The pictures of you and your sisters are soooo cute. How fun to still be so close.

Lillie said...

Too perfect. Like the perfect where I wish I was a blog stalker that you didn't know so I could just copy you. :) I'm kidding I would never. :) I love how you write. And you were so cute and so skinny... but you've only gotten more beautiful.

Anonymous said...

thanks for getting married in the oakland temple - steven and i got a trip to san francisco that we probably wouldn't have taken otherwise. if you choose to renew your vows anytime in the future i here alaska has a really pretty temple...steve's always wanted to do a cruise up that way.

congratulations! we love you both so very much. love to all, sharry.

Kate said...

Happy anniversary! Such a beautiful family. I'm so glad we got to spend some time with you guys. I hope he survives the alligators!

Dena said...

Happy Late Anniversary! I love to read when the words come from your mind and down thru your fingertips. Beautiful. I think I say that a lot on here.