34 Years

 Neal and I celebrated our 34 years of marriage on the 17th of July.  Neal is still recovering from a cracked hip but we didn't let that keep us from having lunch or dinner at Market Street Grill.  We decided that with his walker having to tag along that lunch would be less crowded and easier for us.  We went about noon and had a delicious lunch.  That evening about 8:30 we were both hungry for something sweet so we drove over to get an ice cream cone.  It isn't an easy task to decide to go somewhere because that requires Neal having to slide down the stairs on his butt and then slowly walk out to the car.  Getting in and out of the car is also a process.  Goodness.  I will be happy when he can walk on both feet again!  I'm sure he is as frustrated as I am.  We went to the doctor yesterday only to find out that he has about 3 or 4 more weeks with the walker.  That was a disappointment for both of us.  But, it is what it is.  We've had 34 years of ups and downs as most marriages experience.  Neal believes it has been a beautiful train ride all the way.  My experience is more of a roller coaster ride with highs, dips and turns and even a bit of terror every now and then.  A combined family adds all kind of unexpected layers of issues that have to be dealt with.  But, we have weathered the storms and at 34 years and 80 years old, I think we are doing pretty good.  Happy anniversary to the man of my life.