Dennis

I have been married to Dennis for 35 years as of today.

Everyone gets married thinking life will be all roses and romance, sunshine and sweetness. Truth is, marriage is hard work. For every bright day when everything just goes so right, there are the days when the kids are sick, and the car won't run; the checkbook won't balance, the bills won't go away; get home from one trip, and have to leave right out for another; the kids won't stay home and the in-laws wont't leave; like Roseanne Rasannadanna said, "It's always something."

We have had our fair share of life. We have had arguments to rival the MidEast negotiations. But, we've also had more than our share of joyous and proud moments with our children and grandchildren, and quiet, loving times without them. Dennis, through his years of hard work and dedication, has made quite a respected name for himself with his corporation, and I am very proud of him for that. But, what I respect more, and what makes me love him most, is his dedication to the Lord, his children and to me. I have never, through any trial or fearful time, doubted that.

So, here we are, 35 years later, looking back on how far we've come together. It's been a wonderful journey. Would I change anything? Maybe some minor adjustments here and there; but then, the bumps in the road let you know you're still on the journey.

And they said it wouldn't last!