9.13.2010

Tyson + Sharon sittin' in a tree...

...k-i-s-s-i-n-g! *blush* I am not normally a PDA (public display of affection) kinda person, but Tyson and I just had our pictures taken last week by our friend Kim, at A Greenfield Photography, for our soon to be 13 year anniversary in December. I was barely 19 yrs. old (try 5 days into it) when we were married. It is hard to believe that we have been together that long, but at the same time it feels rather short.

Want me to explain?

Ok, here goes. It feels long because the memories of our dating, engagement, and wedding days are still so fresh in my mind and I really still mentally feel I am young.

To self in mirror: I am young! Repeat after me, "I AM YOUNG!" or, wait, "YOU ARE YOUNG!", or ... better yet, just say my name then "is young." :) I feel better already. Moving on...

Then it feels so short because all at the same time I feel that we have known each other forever because we know each other so well. We can even finish each others sentences, tell how the other will handle a situation and many other interesting things that two people can do when they are in tune with one another.

We could stop the story there. It sounds perfect, blissful, peaceful and like it is our "Happily Ever After", but...

It hasn't always been an easy road. It hasn't always been fun and games. Some days I loved him sooo much that I wanted to hug him tightly. Other days I just wanted to squeeze his scrawny little neck. ;)

There were several times that I wanted to call it quits (and to tell you the truth, almost did), but when I calmed down and prayed about the problems that we were facing, I was able to think more clearly. I was also able to understand that relationships aren't easy and if I thought he was hard to live with at times then I am sure he had a hard time with me too. We spent many a day and late night talking through personal struggles, frustrations with one another and having to take what the other one said and mull it over in our minds - even if it made us mad. In order for the marriage thing to work out we each had to be honest with ourselves and with each other. When we were honest with ourselves we could see why the other person struggled with something we had done or said. It helped us to see the "beam" or "mote" in our own eye (so to speak) before pointing out our partner's weakness.  We also had to be honest with the other so that whatever needs we had that we felt weren't being met could be met. Otherwise the problems would fester and become so huge that they couldn't be resolved because we were too angry and hurt to try.

So there you have it. We aren't perfect. We don't have a perfect marriage, but we do have love and respect. Love and respect are what help us to jump life's hurdles. They help us to stay humble enough to work through things and never use the "D" word (divorce). Why? Because we have what is worth fighting for, like Samwise Gamgee and Frodo towards the end of The Two Towers.

Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam?
Sam: That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo... and it's worth fighting for.

We do have something good, like most married couples do, but the key is fighting for it.

8 comments:

Lisha said...

Love it... your post, the pictures, everything! You guys are two beautiful people -inside and out- that I sure love!

Shaunte' said...

you guys truly are a precious little couple, you compliment each other well=)

kellibattraw said...

What a honestly sweet post. I love the pictures- you are a beautiful couple. By the way, my mom had a saying that used to drive us nuts. When we were pointed out a siblings faults she'd say "mote beam-itis". :)

Amy said...

I just looked at your photo shoot and I LOVE them! Kim did an awesome job. You look so beautiful. I love your red dress too. Happy 13th!

Sara said...

Sharon, you seriously look like a model. They turned out GREAT! Both outfits look amazing on you and you are very photogenic. Tyson looks great too! I'm glad you had these taken--I know how long you have wanted nice pics of the two of you.

Natalie said...

I just saw the pics on Kim's blog...BEAUTIFUL couple!!! You are gorgeous Sharon!

Quincy Sorensen said...

I really love your couples pictures, and the honest things you wrote in your post.

shari said...

Sharon, You look just perfect in you photo shoot. I know that you never really got a good photo session when you were married 13 years ago. You still look so young and beautiful. I love how you look in that red dress. Your long hair and dark color is perfect. It's true that your children will treasure these pictures.

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