31 Years

We spent yesterday evening at the Governor's mansion for Jeanette Herbert's (Utah's first lady) birthday party. It was such a wonderful evening and a great party. We had a great time with wonderful friends.

The Lettermen performed for Jeanette, they sang many of their old love songs.

They were awesome. I was a little skeptical considering their age but they were amazing. What a great evening.

Does anyone remember the Letterman?

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I guess it seems a little odd to be spending my 31st. wedding anniversary at a friends birthday party but our celebration is yet to come.

Today in Sunday school Brother Hawkins mentioned that the love we have for our spouse when we first get married is nothing compared to the love we have after many years together. .

I EMPHATICALLY AGREE.

I remember how I felt about Jay the day I married him. I thought I was so in love and nothing could ever compare to the feelings of that day.

Boy, was I ever wrong. I realize 31 years later that I didn't really know what

"LOVE"

was or how it truly felt to really be

"IN LOVE."

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What a blessing Jay has been in my life. I am so grateful for such an amazing "Sole Mate."

He is my TRUE NORTH.

Sometimes I wonder what I ever did to deserve such an outstanding man by my side.

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I LOVE the way my hand fits perfectly into his.

I LOVE it when he puts his hand on the small of back as we are walking.

I LOVE the way he loves our children, and always has time for them no matter what.

I LOVE the way he loves our little grand children, I LOVE watching him play with them, sometimes like a kid himself.

I LOVE the way he is always willing to drop everything and go help a friend in need.

I LOVE the way friends and family know they can always count on him.

I LOVE those big, strong shoulders and knowing that I can always lean on them when I am weak.

But most of all I LOVE the way he loves me, and how he makes me feel like I am the most important person in the world. I know there isn't anything he wouldn't do for me.

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I think I understand now what it means to truly love another.

I thank the Lord everyday for giving this man to me, it is the most wonderful blessing in my life.

I LOVE YOU "PUMPKIN"

THANKS FOR THE MOST AMAZING 31 YEARS EVER.

HERE'S TO 31 MORE....

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