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On July 12th, my husband and I will celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary.  It's quite amazing to think that it seems like just yesterday, yet so much has happened since the day we married.  And to only think, it's really still the beginning . . . with so many years of ups and downs to come!


it seems like just a year ago
we walked down the aisle
a picture perfect day
to celebrate our love

my best friend
the one I trust the most
makes me laugh and
reminds me what is important

every day isn't easy
there are disagreements
quiet and conversations
but we always work it out

you listen you care
you protect you love
you hold you snuggle
you are my rock

to celebrate our love
on a picture perfect day
we walked down the aisle
ten years ago

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  1. PAMELA HODGESJuly 9, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Happy Anniversary Michelle,

    I like when you said you look forward to many more years of ups and downs. Life isn't perfect, but you see the love in your husband. I love the fourth stanza, all the "you's" of your best friend. So sweet. Thank you for sharing your heart.
    xo
    Pamela

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  2. RobinJuly 9, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    This is beautiful Michelle! My husband and I will be celebrating 12 years on July 14th. Happy anniversary - I hope you have a great day together!

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  3. LynnJuly 9, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Awe what a beautiful gift to him! Happy happy anniversary to you both.

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  4. JudyJuly 9, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Happy anniversary to both of you. This is a beautiful tribute to J and to your marriage. I, too, wish for many more years (of up and downs) for both of you, to share, love, enjoy... Praise God for this blessed marriage.

    Love ya M

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  5. elsieJuly 9, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    When you find the perfect person to travel the road of life, time does seem to slip by quickly. Beautiful poem Michelle. Enjoy your day and many years ahead.

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  6. Alyson BeecherJuly 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    How sweet - this poem is wonderful and a great way to celebrate your 10 years with your husband. May the journey continue to be as wonderful as the first decade.

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  7. writekimwriteJuly 9, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    This poem refreshes and celebrates with realism! Blessings and many more.

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  8. NancJuly 9, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Wow...love the sweet verse you composed and especially the 'snuggle' part....always the snuggle , oh and the conversation. Congrats to you entire family Michelle. xo

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  9. Terje July 9, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Beautifully crafted poem. I hope that you read it out loud to your husband.
    Celebrate, cherish, love and live - together. Happy Anniversary!

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  10. Leigh Anne EckJuly 9, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Beautifully written! I love how you repeated the lines in the first and last verses. Hope you have many picture picture days!

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  11. Linda BJuly 9, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Happy Anniversary Michelle. Ten years is a big milestone, and you're right-more to come! I love that verse with "you listen you care" at the beginning! A loving poem!

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  12. Tara @ A Teaching LifeJuly 9, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Woo hoo...happy anniversary!!!!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Your best friend - the most important quality of all.

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  14. JenniferMJuly 9, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Ooh, I love the way your ending was echoed your beginning in reverse -- very powerful! I also loved the second-to-last stanza because it makes your love seem so real. Congratulations!!!

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  15. bJuly 9, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Happy anniversary, Michelle! 10 years -- awesome! Are you celebrating with a fun getaway? You paint a realistic picture of marriage...it isn't always perfect...but in the end, it is home base. It's where you want to end up -- it's where your dreams take flight. Enjoy!

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  16. KarenJuly 10, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Happy belated anniversary! This poem beats anything Hallmark might have for your husband. Loved it!

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  17. StaceyJuly 10, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Happy (belated) anniversary to you and your hubby. What a wonderful life you've built and are living together. :)

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