25 years and still going!

As I write this post, I am sitting here in Iraq thinking that there was no way I would be here during this momentous occasion.  I remember the good times and bad and a life shared with a very loving woman who I am proud to have had stand by me through thick and thin for 25 years.  We each are not perfect and have our faults, but have managed to keep it going when by all accounts, some people didn’t think we could make it one year, let alone twenty-five.  We started out in California and ranged from Europe to the East Coast, to the South, and back home again to me going back to Iraq and even becoming Grandparents.  What a strange trip it has been.  We are the products of our experiences and stand ready to embark on our next 25 year phase with a renewed commitment to each other and life as well.  Thanks to all those friends and family who have shared and assisted along the way.  We couldn’t have done it without you!  Honey, I love you with all my heart and can’t wait till I’m back so we can continue our journey.  As always, keep me in your thoughts and prayers, JT