"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. " -Helen Keller

Friday, August 07, 2009

My Soulmate

Almost 17 years ago, I went out on the first date with the love of my life. I was only 8 months out of a long relationship and I wasn't looking for anything serious. I just wanted someone to hang out with and have some fun with. My ever helpful friend Kristi set me up with this guy who also volunteered at the rescue squad...little did I know what I was getting into. The day after our *first date, I told Kristi "I'm going to have to watch myself with this one." Of course, she asked me why and I told her "If I'm not careful, I'm going to fall hard and fast for him." He said everything right. He did everything right. And, I was right. I did fall hard and fast. A little over 2 years later, Vic and I were married and I have never, ever regretted giving my heart and soul to this wonderful man. The path our life has taken hasn't been smooth and it certainly hasn't been easy but I could not have picked a better traveling companion. He makes me laugh so easily and he holds me and dries my tears when life gets to me. He truly was made for me and I thank God I found him.

The love of my life turns 50 today and it would mean a lot to me if you joined me in wishing him a happy birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY! I hope we have at least 50 more together.


*the details of which remain under lock and key lest I incriminate myself

25 comments:

rocket.queen. said...

awwwwww so sweet. I can feel the love you have just from your words. That we all are so fortunate to have such a long happy marriage as you two. Happy Birthday!!!!

Beautiful Mess said...

Happy birthday Vic! I hope you have a GREAT day!
*HUGS*

GeekByMarriage said...

HAPPY CAKE AND ICE CREAM DAY!!!!!!!!!

niobe said...

Happy, happy birthday Vic!

stitchersanon said...

aw Lovely. Happy Birthday!!!!

Tammy said...

Happy Birthday to your darling hubby.

Gorgeous tribute to a wonderful man.

Kate said...

Sweet :)

Thanks for your comment on my site. I'm looking around for your If story, I hope you have had a happy ending and if not, hope you get one soon

Bluebird said...

Such a sweet post, and what a handsome man :)

Happy birthday to your hubby!!

Dave Hingsburger said...

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to you!!

Nina said...

Happy Birthday Vic!!

rys said...

Happy 50th Birthday, Vic! Love you long time! ;-)

becoming whole said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIC!!!! May this year bring you many, many blessings!

Billy said...

Happy Birthday Vic :-).

calliope said...

oh for the love of LOVE! what a sweet, sweet post! Happy Birthday to your soulmate!

lumos said...

soo sweet>happy birthday Vic!May u have many more.

Sunny said...

What a beautiful birthday treat for your husband.

HAPPY 50th!

Shelly- Mom Files said...

aww this is just the sweetest post ever! You have such a handsome hubby and Happy 50th Vic!

Carrie27 said...

I hope your hubby had a great day!

JuliaS said...

He sounds wonderful!

Hope Vic has a wonderful birthday!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! Enjoy being spoiled

..al said...

Happy Birthday Vic!!!

And if there be cake, me got to see the pictures. K?

Lucky Jones said...

Happy birthday!!!

battynurse said...

So I'm a bit late but happy belated birthday to Vic!!

BabyMakingJourney said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Vic!! Hope you guys have a great one!!

Meari said...

Happy Birthday to Vic!