16 Years

Sixteen years ago tomorrow (Valentine's Day), I said Yes to the most Amazing Man!

A few days ago we were sitting at dinner and recalling that day 16 years ago for the kids - they were all ears!  While Ron and I have a few details different in our story - we agree on most of it!

It was a cool February Sunday.  We had had basketball tournaments all weekend and didn't get home until early Sunday morning.  We decided to sleep a bit and then grab brunch before a hike at Hocking Hills!

- My interjection - Ron was nervous, not himself and hiding something!--

Our breakfast at Bob Evans was a little rushed (my recollection) and Ron was acting a little strange!

We drove (fast) to Old Man's Cave's and Ron said there was a certain place he wanted to get too.

----he had rehearsed it all in his head over and over again and knew the exact spot---


So after some delay (on my part), we finally got to the spot and he got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him!  The moment I said yes, he snapped the box closed and hugged me!  (He did finally let me see the ring, but he wanted to get away from the edge).

I find out later on that his nightmare in the wee hours before waking was that he had dropped the ring off the edge and had to dive down after it to save (he always woke up before he got to the ring). 

We have had 16 years together, coming up on 15 years of marriage and there have been ups and downs.  Hard times and easy times, tears and laughter.  Honestly, I cannot think of anyone else I would rather share my ups and downs, my day to day and my whole life with! 

Saying yes 16 years ago was (a part from my yes to Jesus) the best decision I have ever made!  I continue to be madly in love with my Valentine!

Love you Babe!