Twenty Years – Romantic Love

Recently Ken and I celebrated our twenty-year wedding anniversary. Prior to meeting Ken, I had a less than stellar track record at love. After every break-up, I came away feeling that true love was a myth and that it could never last.

Time and a wonderful man taught me otherwise.

The morning after our wedding, my mother passed away. The night before, as she drifted in and out of consciousness, Mom whispered the same four words over and over again, “Are they married yet?” When my sister finally told her that we were, Mom took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and never opened them again.

I grew up with an overprotective mother. Even until her last breath she wanted to know I would be taken care of. I was capable, independent, and had … Read more