July the 15th was the 20th anniversary of my marriage to the Princess. Yup, 20 years. It's a long, long time, but one that has literally flown by.
As with most marriages, we have had our ups and down, but I think the difference with us, as opposed to the many (up to 30% in South Africa) failed marriages, we worked at it. Respect, trust, and love, and this combination can almost ensure a successful marriage.
I must add, and I have said this many times, the Princess must be a saint to have put up with me all this time. But, as she regularly points out, she married me because she saw the potential, however, she's still waiting for it to come to fruit.
To the Princess:-
You truly have been a blessing in my life. You always have, and continue to spoil me. None of what you do, every day, day after day, goes unnoticed, or unappreciated. As for the two sons you have given to me, I could not have asked for better. Like their mother they are well balanced, good children, and I know that most of what they are is as a result of your staying at home with them for their first 7-8 years.
Everyone who knows us knows that you are the foundation of the family. They also know that you allow me to say I am the boss, even though they (and I) know you really are. So much strength, and leadership from a lady who, well, just played hockey in the street!!!!!
many didn't give us 2 years. Some even thought it was a shotgun marriage. Oh, how we have proved them all wrong.
With all the up's and down's we have faced, and probably will face, we have only grown stronger, and closer.
I know I am not always the ideal husband (in many ways), and I know that I have not brought the fortunes of worldly things to the fore, but then, this is my lot, and I have my personal treasure - in you.
We have witnessed so much in these 20 years, more than any book could hold. And I hope I will be blessed with another 20 years with you. I just hope you can take another 20 yrs with me!
So, from me, your very happy and blessed husband, I say thank you. And will always know that I have been blessed with what has to be the biggest gift I could have asked for - your Love.
Take a bow Princess, and know that all who know you look up to you, and come to you for guidance, because you have proven yourself to the world.
Salagatle!
3 comments:
Congratulations to you both - may you continue to have a long and happy life together.
Thanx Bro - much apprecuated - and that you still read my stuff. As for those wanna bee bloggers out there who don't well, shame on you. Create all these followers and expectations, and then nada!
Although, for some the task of preparing to be a granddad is probably such an overwhelming task....
Salagatle!
And take a bow yourself for openly admitting being pussy-whipped... LOL...
No, seriously, join Princess in taking a bow as it takes two to make a couple...congrats to you both...
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