"24"
The above title does not refer to the TV series with Kiefer Sutherland. Today marks 24 years ago that my favorite Red-Head and I tied the knot. It's funny how on that day in 1984, we got 6 inches of the wet, white stuff in the Minneapolis area. This year has been similar with winter/crappy weather really having a death grip on the upper midwest.
It was a 4 hour trip driving back from Bemidji on Monday. In between conversation with Laurel, the physician with whom I carpooled to and from the Spanish for Health Professionals event, I did think back to just how much my wife and I have been through in 24 years. We have seen and experienced a great deal together. Yet, at the same time it is mind-blowing just how fast 24 years have gone by.
My wife and I are both a bit thicker compared to 24 years ago-I don't think anybody is going to want to see us modeling any Speedo bathing suits, yet I think compared to a lot of other people in our age group, we both look pretty good, even if a I do say so myself.
As I look back on the past 24 years, there are a few things I would have done differently. Two things I would not change is marrying my RedHead and having a couple of kids with her.
This year, it's going to be a pretty sedate anniversary. Money is a bit tight, so any major trips are out. I am hoping to do some kind of trip with her next year for our Silver Anniversary.
365 days to plot a suprise. The clock is ticking. To be continued....
