That’s wedding, of course, not blogoversary! Even with my husband’s 63rd day of hospital confinement in a critical care facility, we can still celebrate 29 years together. July 10, 1984 marked the beginning of our marriage that has definitely had its share of ups and downs but weathered the storms always welcoming the rainbows of better days.
To my Jim. . .Happy 29th Anniversary!
For the Love of You
With the dawning of each morning
I awake amid yawns and smiles
Thinking how much I adore you
How every moment’s worthwhile
Rising amid sunbeams or teardrops
Melodies stir within my heart
Reviving songs of togetherness
Even more so now we’re apart
In times of minor differences
Okays override any nays
Such as life’s phases come and go
We keep happy most of the days
A gaze outside the window
Catches sight of misty rain
There is no sun to be seen
Just grayness, dowdy and plain
Toward the distant horizon
Gray skies disclose bits of blue
A crystal-clear ray of sunshine
Glistens for the love of you
You are the smile
Still warming my heart
Inspiring, loving
’Til death do us part
“Here’s my love, take it. Here’s my soul, use it. Here’s my heart, don’t break it. Here’s my hand, hold it and together we will make it forever.”
—Author Unknown
catnipoflife 
Happy anniversary !!
Congratulations and thanks for the beautiful poem.
Congratulations, a very noteworthy event when so many consider marriage to be a throw-away event. Great write and hope you have many more to come.
Happy anniversary to you both
This is so bittersweet. I hope you have more years together.
CONGRATULATIONS! It is truly an outstanding feat that you have both accomplished with all you have been through together…just goes to show what true love can get you through. May God Bless and keep you both through many many more years to come:)
Happy Anniversary Sharla—our 30th is in August. I know these past couple of months have been very difficult—the riding of the emotional roller coaster–prayers have been on- going here in Carrollton for Jim, but for you as well—here is to hope, joy and love…… julie
All my wishes Sharla! 🙂
I can’t think of a couple that deserves to celebrate more than you and Jim. I’m hoping that this is a marker … the start of some time that is deservedly good, not just better. GOOD. Happy. Fun. Joyous. I wish you all the good things that money can’t buy and some of those terrific fun things that money CAN buy! Love always!
Please accept my cordially congratulations, dear Sharla! Let your family be blessed with health, love, happiness and joy! All the best to your family!
Warmly,
Arlen
A lovely poem. What a wonderful way to commemorate your 19 years… Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Sharla! As always, I wish the best for your husband’s recovery.
Congratulations Sharla – love the picture of you both… may you have more happy times together…
You made me cry. Tons of congratulations upon this anniversary with the hope that it is now going to be all good days of laughter and recovery–for you both. You’ve been through this with Jim and have suffered so much as well. Thanks for sharing a beautiful picture. Now I have a face to remember in my prayers.
Sharla and Jim, Happy Anniversary. My husband still calls me his bride after 25 years of marriage next month. Your sweet and tender thoughts written in such prose. I applaud your courage and faith and know one day we will stand before God repeating of vows together. Keep on writing, loving your groom and finding the peace you so deserve.
Much Love,
Mamie
Happy anniversary to you too, you still have each other to love and cherish! All the best for both of you and praying for your husband for getting better!
Happy Anniversary to you & Jim!
Beautiful, just like you Sharla!!1
Louise
Happy anniversary to you, Sharla!! All the best!!!