40 Years

40 years - what do I say: "one day at a time"! I thought you might enjoy a recap - then I thought that might take 40 years - ha ha.... even 40 things I love about bobby - tooooo long - then I thought of a couple of more things - and didn't even like them....so I'm am going to recap our 40 yrs together in 1 or 2 words: met , dated, and married!

Okay ...... the most of our lives revolved around kids, school s and jobs: It is a GREAT LIFE: I attribute our 40 years for mutual love and trust for each other and respect for each other!

Bobby is my prince charming for saving me from a terrible home life - that I tried getting out of many times before he came along - IF a stranger (Bessie Mae Griffen had not of invited me to come live w/her - I prob wouldn't be here today - I cannot stress how much I feel that every child should be raised in a happy, calm, loving environment and have parents that are responsible and willing to put the children first!!!!

Okay I just thought of one more thing - didn't Jesus go without food and water for 40 days and 40 nights - well - let's just say 40 is a long time!!!!

Always love and be positive, patient and caring toward your spouse - and.....always be truthful, IF your spouse hurts your feelings or doesn't help enough around the house - TELL HIM - do everything out of love - and always be equal!!! Love everyone as God loves us!!!!!! and...when you are mad - don't hide it - share it with him - (NOW - this is one of my mistakes - don't fight in front of your kids - we did this, and I'm sorry - I really thought they needed to know what a marriage was all about - but now I have second thoughts and don't think they need to know everything....so sorry Jodi and Cody - for fighting in front of you....

Lastly - sometimes people aren't meant to be together - so don't be afraid of divorce - no one should have to live w/someone who doesn't put them first in everything....just let me say....If I didn't feel like Bobby loved me or put me first before himself - we prob wouldn't be married today - but he does and I love him for it! He is a great man and father and provider - he is my
"Prince Charming" and I love him and hope we have another 40 yrs together!!!!

PS - the watch and tennis bracket made my day!!!! I DO love you!!!! And....can hardly wait for the trip to San Antonio and the Gaylord Texan!!!! I really do have a great life - thank you God for making me, and giving me a heart with the ability to love!