A Milestone to Celebrate!

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry
January 21, 1989

The constellations
the moon
the sun
the whispers in the trees
the breeze around
our faces
the waves
kissing the shore
They all knew
before we did…

When we first met, the future gave no intimation as to what it held for us, but what evolved was a love without a finish line, deepening as we basked in each moment spent together.

Thirty-five years ago, I gave my heart to him – He gave his heart to me, trusting, knowing something exceptional was happening.

Whatever path we chose in the past, whatever path we choose in the present, we walk hand in hand facing the unknown, facing the adventures.

His life is built around mine. My life is built around his.

I wrote about how we met here. But how we’ve stayed together is an entirely different chapter in our book. Of course, love is the key component, but the other significant elements that follow love are friendship, unselfishness, wanting each other to be happy, communication, and listening. And though we’ve had disagreements, we’ve never had turbulent fights, nor have we stooped to name-calling. My mother-in-law gave us a card that had sage advice for newly married couples. One piece of advice was never to go to bed angry. We never have. So, we feel proud to reach 35 years, but we also feel fortunate to have found each other to share our lives with, and we hope to celebrate many more anniversaries to come. ā¤ļø

He and I became us.

Thank you for joining in the celebration
of our 35th wedding anniversary!ā€‚
Have a wonderful week ahead! ā¤ļø

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111 thoughts on “A Milestone to Celebrate!”

  5. Happy Anniversary you love birds. I love this: love without a finish line.
    You are both lucky and blessed with your love for each other. A truly modern (and often rare) romantic story. ā¤

    1. Thanks for your wonderful words and wishes, Brian. I think we’ve been lucky because any bumps in our road have been instigated from the universe, out of our control. We haven’t had any marital bumps for which we’re both thankful for. Still strong after all these years, but like you said, it takes hard work because you always have to consider your partner. And yet, if you truly love and like the person you’re with, it’s not really hard work at all. šŸ™‚ ā¤ļø

  13. Congratulations, Lauren. Here’s to many happy years and many many more. Peggy and I have a similar relationship filled with love, support, and lots of laughs. We will celebrate our 32nd this year.

  26. Happy and Blessed anniversary to both of you!!! šŸ’™
    Deeply touched by this post, full of love and gratitude. It’s always a pleasure to read about your love story and marriage, Lauren.
    I am so happy you reached this step and wishing you more and more years to comme.
    Warm Hugs!!

  30. Happy anniversary to the two of you! Thirty-five years is quite a milestone. It’s so wonderful to see good things happening to good people. Here’s wishing you two many more happy years together. šŸ™‚

    1. Thanks for your kindness, Mike. We both appreciate your words and wishes. And it’s hard to believe 35 years have passed by already. But I hope we’re lucky enough to get another 30! Thanks again, my friend. šŸ¤—

  31. Lovely, Lauren. A beautiful poem and description of why your relationship has lasted. You captured something special with your guy. I wish the two of you many more years of love, friendship, and adventure. ā¤ ā¤

    1. Thanks for your beautiful words, Diana. We both know how lucky we are, and we hope for another 30! Although, we can’t believe it’s already been 35 years. šŸ™‚ Your wishes are greatly appreciated, my friend. ā¤ļøšŸ™šŸ¤—

  36. Congratulations to both of you!
    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
    May you always walk in the Redwoods!
    You were a beautiful bride, Lauren. Now, you are a beautiful.
    Do you still have that stunning wedding gown?
    I just can’t send enough good wishes and love.
    Let me try!
    šŸ’–šŸŒ¹šŸ’“šŸ¤— X ten hundred thousand trillions

    1. Thanks so much, Resa, and you are SO kind! We’ll walk through the redwoods for as long as we’re able. šŸ™‚ And yes, I still have my wedding dress, and I have my mom’s that she wore in 1945. My daughter was going to wear mine, but then Covid arrived, and with them living in TN, it was too complicated. So they were married via Zoom that the parents and siblings ‘attended.’ Later that year, my SIL’s mom passed away from cancer; that’s why they didn’t want to wait and had already been engaged for a while. My daughter will get both the dresses at some point. Thanks for all your good wishes. We both appreciate them very much! Sending ten hundred thousand hugs your way!!!! šŸ’–šŸ’–šŸ’–šŸ’–

      1. Very cool that your daughter will have both dresses.
        Covid sure made a mess.
        Maybe she can get her pic taken in both dresses, and make some kind of retro wedding art?
        Grabbing the hugs! šŸ’–šŸ’–šŸ’–šŸ’–

      2. Thanks, Resa! Both dresses are not her style, so I was fine with her making some modifications using a little of mine and a bit of Mom’s. That would be special, so maybe in the future. I hope so! More hugs to you! šŸ©·šŸ¤—šŸ©·

  39. What a lovely pictures ā¤ļø Lauren. Congratulations on your 35th wedding anniversary. Your poetic reflection on love, from the constellations to the waves is absolutely beautiful. Cheers to love that stands the test of time! ā¤ļøšŸ„‚

    1. Thanks so much for your beautiful words, Ritish! I appreciate your wishes and kindness, and I’m so glad you enjoyed my poetic reflection. 35 years is definitely a milestone to celebrate! Thanks again! šŸŽ‰šŸ™šŸ¤—ā¤ļø

      1. It’s the 18th of March. A funny story is attached to the date. I asked my sister which date suited her, as she was the brides maid and her birthday was close to the date. She chose the 18th of March, a week after her birthday. Paul called his twin sister to tell her. She laughed and said, “First, you steal my birthday, now our wedding anniversary!” It hadn’t clicked. But his twin married at 18, so 11 years prior. So he shares his twin’s birthday and wedding anniversary!

  44. It is heartwarming to read you and your husband have been married for 35 years! Way to go! What a beautiful thing! I hope you enjoyed your anniversary, and did fun things together to celebrate. Xoxo

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