June 7th

Well I haven’t bought a pair of rubber boots as an anniversary gift like a friend of mine once did. I don’t adhere to; nothing says I love you like a cubic zirconia philosophy. I am wise enough to know that no gift is better than a funnel and a road map from the gas station.

June 7^th   seems to be a tractor beam for chaos.  Maybe we would have rethought our wedding plans 12 years ago if we had known that over half of those would be consumed by family emergencies, work callouts and commitments.  There is always something that keeps from showing my true appreciation for my wife on this day and this year was no exception regarding work and commitments.

This week I really got thinking of the influence of some very special people in my life.  They truly have made me who I am.  But most importantly today I would like to write about my appreciation for my wife.  She has been with me through thick and thin.  She has supported me, whether she agreed or even didn’t understand.  She has provided help, guidance, care and love like I could never have imagined.

I think most of us realize that most of what we accomplish in life is the result of someone special.  Whether a teacher, a parent, sibling or friend, take a moment of time to reflect on just what they mean to you.