This past Friday ( June, 17th ) Allan and I celebrated our five year wedding anniversary!

I could go on about how wonderful he is and how I love him so, but I will spare you!

Instead I wanted to share the message from the Hallmark card my Mom sent to us. I cried because it’s true and I realized that our relationship is sweeter today than when we were married.

“A marriage is measured by more than just years —

it’s measured by living, by laughter and tears…

by good times, contentment, and dreams that come true…

and also by hard times that love brings you through.

A marriage is greater than simply the sum

of all you’ve accomplished and how far you’ve come…

it’s people whose love you have touched in some way

and values you’ve stood for and lived day by day.

A marriage is measured by lessons you’ve learned,

examples you’ve set, and respect you have earned.

It’s forged in the balance the two of you find in partnership, friendship, and love all combined.”