Seventeen years ago today he promised to love and to cherish, not just me, but the two most precious beings in my life.
Amy was nine and Adam was six when Eric and I got married on August 8th, 1992. I had been a single mother for a few years and was not looking to get involved with anyone; I had two kids to raise and I was very serious about that.
So Eric and I became friends. And he was good to me and to them.
But he also recognized the seriousness of my commitment to my kids.
And he embraced that commitment on our wedding day.
And he took vows and made promises to the three of us.
Adam still wears the engraved gold charm that Eric gave him on that day.
As I write this, Eric is teaching Amy about internet marketing for her new job.
He taught them both to drive.
He helped them write resumes and apply for jobs.
He keeps their cars running.
And he runs interference when they think that Mom is being stubborn. (Cuban!)
In short, he does all the things that Dad is supposed to do.
And he does them well.
So in this whole marriage deal, I got, not just a good husband, but an excellent father for my kids.
Amy (9). Adam (6). August 1992.
His ability and commitment to keep his promises has impacted all of our lives….for good.
Thank you, Eric.
For keeping your promises.
I love you so much for that.
We all do.
Happy Anniversary, Honey.
I’m so glad my vampire self was up so late and alerted by Facebook to this entry so I could hop right over here and be one of the first to wish you and Eric a very happy anniversary. The bond and love you ALL share is absolutely evident from your writings (and from interacting with La Kikita) and one of the loveliest aspects of your blog. Happy, happy day to not only you and Eric but to your whole beautiful family that we all love reading about.
What a blessing! Congratulations! Celebrating your day from IOP, SC … God Bless You all!I wish you well 🙂 Melek
“And through the valleys, hand-in-hand,
our love has only grown ~
For God Himself has joined our hearts
and carved our love in stone.” ~ Connie H. Cook
What a mensch! I LOVE that top photo. It is beautiful. Doesn’t matter that it’s blurry — the feeling comes through.
Happy Anniversary to all of you!!!!!May your day be filled with much joy as
you reminisce the years you’ve had together
and look forward with much faith for many
more. Thank you for sharing your lives with
us everyday.
Hi Honey,It has been a wonderful and crazy 17 years. I love you.
– Eric
I LOVE that he made that commitment, and that it was a part of your ceremony. That picture rocks!Enjoy this beautiful day, and many more happy years, together.
Happy Anniversary!!I’m glad it worked out this way. 😉
Beautiful Post Marti! You are blessed!!
Happy Anniversary! Love you guys!
Happy anniversary! A true love story (snif, snif);-)
Happy Anniversary (belated). Marta, this post made me cry. We have a blended family too and it’s not easy, but with love anything is possible! You are so lucky to have such a wonderful man in your life and your kids are lucky too. God Bless you all!xoxo