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March 22, 2005

Wedding anniversaries and Karma

Alesia, celebrating 9 years of marriage

Tomorrow is my ninth wedding anniversary. Nine whole years. Before Navy Guy, my longest relationship was with my dog. PJ’s in doggie heaven, now, but the marriage is going strong. Here’s the thing – when Judd first asked me out, I said No!

It’s not that he wasn’t totally hot – he was (and still is!). It’s not that he wasn’t brilliant and wonderful and kind and funny – he was (and still is!). It’s that I thought I didn’t want to get married.

Nine years, three states, and two kids later, here we are. Still in love. Still dancing to the radio. Still hugging each other when one of us comes home, even from the grocery store.

Tonight, I gave him an early anniversary card. Spent about 20 minutes picking the perfect one out of the hundreds of Hallmark specials at the store. He opened it, read it, and gave me the weirdest look. I said, “What?”

Navy Guy: Did you read my card?
Me: No, why?
Navy Guy: Go read it.
Me: Why?
Navy Guy: Just go read it.

You’ve probably guessed it by now. It was the same card. The SAME EXACT CARD. Out of all the millions of cards available (and we got them at TWO DIFFERENT STORES!). When we got done cracking up, we just looked at each other and smiled. Nine years, three states (soon to be four) and two kids later, we’re still madly in love. It’s karma, or fate, or just astonishingly good luck.

When people ask me why all my books have happy endings, I’m going to tell them about that card.

Hugs,
Alesia

Posted by Alesia at 11:00 PM