WE ARE NOW 7!!

Ruther and I are officially 7 years into our marriage today. Although I am very sad that we are not together to celebrate our special day, I am still grateful for the love we have and share, for the blessings the Lord has bestowed upon us all these years and for every bit of wonderful memory we have experienced together. The ups and downs were every bit a part and parcel in the formation of the wonderful relationship we now have.

I could say sincerely that our wedding day was the happiest, most wonderful day of my entire life. On that day, I felt complete. On that day, I felt whole. It was just so overwhelming I felt a myriad of emotions I could only imagine in my dreams. On that day, I was smiling non-stop I could have joined a beauty contest and not needed petroleum jelly at all. I just felt like I was floating on a cloud. To this day, I could still remember every moment of that day, every feeling, every sound, every face. It was just a very special day for Ruther and me. A really special, unforgettable, wonderful day.

Ruther and I have agreed to postpone the celebration for now. We will wait until we're together and then perhaps take a nice tour somewhere to just spend quality time together. I have no complaints. As long as we're together and make memories of our own, that is all that matters to me. Hopefully, Ruther will be home sooner than later. Of that, I sincerely hope.

Today Ruther gave me a wonderful letter. It touched me to my very soul. It was such a perfect gift after a long and tiring day. I miss my husband a lot. I miss celebrating our day with him. I miss having him here beside me to hold, to kiss, to embrace. There is so much I want to tell him, so much I want to say but time and distance interfere too much. Nevertheless I still do my best to get the message across.

Today I have so many wishes for Ruther and me. Seven years. It feels like it just fluttered by like a colorful butterfly. I would have wanted to toast the day with my sweetie to more years ahead, to more togetherness, more loving, more "Ruther and me" moments. But for now, I'm content to have him express his love to me and be there for me and cherish me through this thing we call the internet. Yes, I am content for now but I know I will only be truly happy once I am in his arms again.

Happy Anniversary Sweetie! I love you so much!