Happy 26th Anniversary Sweetheart!

Today was our 26th anniversary. I just want to tell my sweetheart how much I love him and never in a million years did I ever think our marriage would be able to endure the difficulties we have encountered over the past 26 years, especially these past 15 months.

We have had many ups and downs but have been able to ride the wave and make it through each one, a little better, a little stronger, and now much more closer. Dealing with trials can either pull you apart or bring you closer. At times we have felt as if we have reached our breaking point and can't go on any longer. It is at these times where we find strength in one another as we hold tight and lift one another together as we endure difficult times.

I have felt so much love and compassion from my hubby these past few months. At times he has told me that he is so sorry I have to go through this. Many times he has felt and experienced my pain right along with me. He has always been by my side lifting me, loving me, and especially making me laugh. He has always been great at finding ways to laugh so we don't cry. In fact, this past week with all the biopsies,  tooth extractions, and tests they have been doing on me, he has watched my body go into full flare mode and how painful and difficult it has been to watch me go through this. I have tried to put on a happy face and hide the pain but he can see it. One day he noticed all the stitches I had from each biopsy and decided to call me swiss cheese. I laughed so hard until everything hurt. So my nickname this week changed from Sarcs to Swiss Cheese! We have realized that it is better to laugh than to cry. Laughter heals the soul, lifts the burdens, and lightens your load!

We took this picture last summer at a beach in California. We were watching the fireworks on the 4th of July over the ocean. We had to keep looking behind us to make sure we would not get hit by the waves while taking the picture. This picture reminds me of a trip my hubby planned for me to get away and relax. He planned a trip beach hopping up the coast of California. He wanted a trip that I could really enjoy while having a chronic illness. He is such a sweetheart and I love and appreciate him so much! I know I could never make it through this difficult trial without him constantly by my side.

He is my everything and my eternal companion.

Happy 26th Anniversary Sweetheart!

I love you forever, I love you for always!

Thanks for always being by my side no matter what!