Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Fourteen years ago...


On this day, fourteen years ago, I married my sweet husband, Brian (aka Firehubby)

We’ve walked an incredible journey together from that day and we continue looking forward:

For better
(Times are wonderful, established job, kids who sleep well, dates with my hubby)

For worse
(Can you say PMS…nuff said)

For richer
(Thankful we have “recession proof” jobs, being a firefighter and a nurse)

For poorer
(When Brian transitioned from being a writer to a firefighter things got a bit scary)

In sickness
(Praying for Brian’s ear injury)

Or in health
(Thank you Mayo for giving me my future back)

To love
(and oh how I do love him)

And to cherish
(We grow closer all the time)

…'till death do us part.

I love you Brian.

39 comments:

April said...

That was so beautifully written, Julie! I wish you and Brian the happiest anniversary ever...and many more years of wedded bliss! CONGRATULATIONS!

EMILY G. said...

CONGRATS!! Nothing but the best to you both!!
Thank you for the kind words on my blog!

renee said...

congratulations, julie!!!!!! hope you have many more!!!!!!!!!!

Candy said...

Congratulations, Julie and may God bless you with many more years together!

Mrs. M said...

So sweet! Happy Anniversary!

~*Michelle*~ said...

Oh that was awesome!!!!!!

Happy Anniversary.....may God continue to bless your marriage. :)

Foursons said...

Happy Anniversary. What a sweet letter to your hubby!

He & Me + 3 said...

Happy Anniversary to you both! Yea!

Morgan said...

Happy Anniversary Brian and Julie!

and I can totally relate on this one:

"For worse
(Can you say PMS…nuff said)"

-stephanie- said...

Ooohh how pretty. Happy Anniversary to both of you.

Jen said...

Happy Anniversary. This was a great post.

Stephanie said...

Happy Anniversary!!

Heart2Heart said...

Julie,

What a beautiful tribute to both of you for your blessed anniversary! I love how you broke down the marriage vows and reflected on what they mean now, 14 years later!

Happy Anniversary!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Jill @ Sneaky Momma said...

Happy Anniversary!!!!! :)

Orah said...

In this day and age, when half the married population is getting divorced, it means a lot to be married for 14 years...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Happy Anniversary. Beautiful picture.

E @ Scottsville said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, Happy Anniversary to you guys! Beautiful picture!

{{applause}}

Anonymous said...

So sweet! Congrats on 14 years!

KrippledWarrior said...

AAHHH,
You're still newly weds.

Pam D said...

Congratulations to two of my favorite bloggers.. and if I knew you IRL..I feel sure that you would be two of my favorite PEOPLE. (starting a slow clap.. the crowd picks up the beat) Wishing you many, many more beautiful years together to continue to live out your vows. (and the crowd lifts Julie and Brian on their shoulders and carries them triumphantly out of the stadium, all the while singing "We Are the Champions"...)

Newlywed Bliss said...

Congratulations!!! You were so beautiful on your wedding day! 14 years is awesome! :)

By the way...This is Heather from "Life is a Roller Coaster"...I have a new blog! :) Come by and check it out! I've missed ya!

Tricia Nugen said...

Happy Anniversary honey! Love it!

Brandi said...

What a beautiful wedding picture! Congrats to you guys! :)

Mr. Daddy said...

Happy Anniversary...

hope you have a butt load more of them, and all of them just as good as the last 14...

Helene said...

That was so sweet!!! Happy anniversary!

Carolyn said...

Congratulations to you both and happy next 14 years.

Us said...

Ok, that was beautiful! Wish I would have thought it for mine yesterday! LOL! Happy Anniversary!!!

Note: my son just turned in his info to become a firefighter! : )

Us said...

Just read your comment...thanks! Sheli is fine and here's the blog address. http://www.whileiamwaiting423.blogspot.com/ I don't think she changed anything but try this. : )

Mishel said...

Congratulations you two! This was wonderfully written, especially the "for worse" part! Loved it!

I'm not sure why you weren't able to view my blog, but I'm glad you finally got back on! Thanks for the note! I've missed not having the time to visit everyone. Real life has been getting in the way of my online time =).
Great to hear from you!

Lesli said...

Happy Anniversary, loved your post!! I hope you do something fun to celebrate!!

Lori said...

Happy Anniversary! Beautiful picture :)

Rachel said...

That was so beautiful... love how you've put those vows into your life today. (and don't hate me if I steal your idea soon :)

Such a great couple you two make... and I'm so glad you share of yourselves with us.

Happy Anniversary!

christy rose said...

Happy Anniversary Julie! Hope you have many more years together!!!

Miranda said...

Happy 14th Anniversary!! That's awesome!

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

Hope that you had a great day. What a good looking couple you are...no wonder your kids are so cute!!!

Elaine at Matters of the Heart) said...

I am so sorry I missed this. Happy Anniversary to two amazing people...

Becca~CapturingSimpleJoys said...

Happy (belated) anniversary Julie! Love what you said about PMS! I bet we could swap stories. I'm convinced I'm married to the most patient man on the planet but I'm sure you could say that too!
I'm just now catching up with you! It's been busy around here and commenting has taken a backseat:) I'm slowing working my way through my google reader but it's taking me days!

Beth in NC said...

Happy Belated anniversary! Congratulations!

Kelley said...

:) what a sweet post!