Reflecting on Ten Years
My hubby and I are fast approaching the ten year mark. I cannot believe this. What a fun, adventurous, silly, peaceful, sad, joyful, amazing, time it has been. Who knew how many ups and downs we would have and how many priceless joys we would experience? I know I’m still basically a newbie, but I do know a heck of a lot more than I did ten years ago and I’m still really happy with who I ended up with. It’s been a good run and I’ve been trying to reflect and ponder here lately; to really focus on how far we’ve come and how deeply we love each other to this day.
I was just scrolling through this blog a couple weeks ago and was really touched by some of the simple reflections there were on the marriage relationship. (Like “getting to ask each other for forgiveness every day”) How often do we end up treating our spouse abominably because we figure they’re in it for the long haul? How many things do I take for granted that others are not so privileged to experience? Am I thankful? I certainly hope so, but I also know I’m an awful failure sometimes.
For the next ten years, here are some goals.
I’d like to spend less time critiquing and more time appreciating.
Less time wanting, more time being content.
Less time stressing, more time noticing the simple things that are just really good.
Less pride, more humility.
Oh, and lots more days like this one: 
Congrats on ten years. I’m going to steal some of your goals and adopt them as my own.
June 17 makes 15 for us. I’ve been doing the same kind of reflecting. It’s amazing what those years have brought us through and taught us.
Your husband was barely walking on our tenth anniversary. Forty years for you will happen in a few days…you are very wise to reflect a little as you go along. Thanks for being who you are for our son. I still maintain that he married way over his head and that you are my favourite.
Wow…ten years. I’ve got a long way to go, and a whole lot to learn. Thanks for the good word.
P.S. Don’t believe him. A little bird told me he calls all his daughters-in-law his favorite.