our marriage has been like a long road trip to an unknown destination where you start with just a small backpack and the clothes on your back. we didn't have much early on – in fact, we were so poor that we didn't have enough money to have a "proper wedding". no church, no rings, no fancy reception. no anything. but i look back at those early years as one of the most exciting and happy in our marriage. the early struggles didn't last long. soon afterwards, we were able to get our acts together and build a home of our own. now, here we are, celebrating our 15th anniversary and looking at a future that is filled with so much promise. i can't wait to see what will happen next.
my mom and dad split up when i was 13 years old. after that it was my mom who took care of me. it was difficult for all of us because with my dad gone, money became a big problem. i don't know how she did it but for the next 10 or so years, she put food on the table and made sure that i would finish school. it must have been so hard for her but she didn't complain. i look back now and am amazed of her poise and grace. her perseverance did bear fruit – eventually i would finish school and become successful with my career.
happy mother's day mom. thanks for everything.
