Happy Anniversary Kathy

41 Years And Counting

She is not the type of person who needs a lot of public attention.

To some she comes off as quiet or shy but to those of us who know her she is anything but shy and quiet.

We met when Kathy was 17 and I was 20.

My twin sister set us up.

Over the years she’s “set me up” with many of her friends but this time it was different.

She was so hot….she still is.

We’ve known each other for 45 years, 45 years.

We married on this day 41 years ago in 1983.

We were so young and had no idea what was ahead.

We had our struggles but never said the “D” word, went to therapy for a spell and here we are today

We are both stubborn, really stubborn.

We like good food.

We like a beer or two at night as she makes dinner and we talk about the day.

We have two young men we raised into great guys.

But through the years we stuck it out and found what I believe is our sweet spot.

She pushes me into adventure.

Of the two of us I tend to be the least comfortable with risk.

Kathy has no fear.

We’ve had ups and downs and moments we didn’t want to do this anymore.

Those were the early years but now I couldn’t or wouldn’t want to do this life without her.

Sometimes I want to say no to the 3000 foot climb up a Montana mountain on a bike.

But I know how alive that makes her feel and when we are done, we shower, run to Helena to a movie, eat popcorn, come home to pizza and we are one.

We watch a movie the other night called “Touch”.

I won’t ruin it for you but it made me think a lot about the time we have left touching each other.

I’m 65 and don’t plan to go anywhere soon but our days are numbered and I don’t want to waste time doing things to make me feel relevant and miss what makes me come alive….her.

We each get the chance to write a story about our lives.

Some of us are blessed to have a co-author that breathes life, spice and unpredictable into the storyline.

When we left Oregon for Montana is was the best of times.  We risked it all and it’s been sweet and sour at the same time.

A restlessness is growing in both of us, again.

We are on the cusp of the next great thing in our lives.

We don’t know what it is but are waiting with open arms for God to reveal the mystery.

Late at night, when Kathy is asleep next to me, I worry about how will we do whatever it is….but then I hear her breathing and remind myself that she and I can do anything together.

That’s the key, together.

Happy Anniversary Kathy.

Love Rick