*Heart*
I love how, after 22 years of daily use -- two to three cups of coffee (with cream and sugar -- just like me, except he uses more sugar and adds a little milk, too), rinsing, washing -- the big red heart still shines through loud and clear on DH's coffee mug. It used to say "I *heart* my husband," and if you look very closely, you can make out some of the letter ghosts even in this picture.
It has not been an easy 22 years. Some of it has been downright shit-crap-hell. Some of it has been idyllic. It's always best when we're working at staying connected. The heart's a good reminder.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Right there with you baby! Have a great day, my friend!!!
Posted by: Cara | 14 February 2007 at 09:56 AM
Every relationship works better when we're 'working' on it. Forged by fire makes a married stronger and more rewarding. Happy V-day!!
Posted by: margene | 14 February 2007 at 10:06 AM
Well said!
Nobody tells you just how much shit/crap/idyllic times you will go through.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 14 February 2007 at 10:08 AM
Here's to less "shit-crap-hell" and more idyllic...............Happy V'day.......(the day on which I've already apologized about 4 times for stuff I've done this morning)......grrrrrr
Posted by: christine | 14 February 2007 at 10:25 AM
May you have another 22 years with more idyllic and less of the other stuff! Happy Valentine's Day to you too!
Posted by: Mary in Boston | 14 February 2007 at 10:27 AM
The less than idyllic moments make a relationship stronger, I think. Here's to 22+ more years!
Happy Valentine's Day Vicki!
Posted by: nova | 14 February 2007 at 10:44 AM
That is so sweet. Congrats on those well-earned 22 years :)
Posted by: Lisa | 14 February 2007 at 11:26 AM
I'm guessing you can count 22 years because Valentines Day is not the only day for love.
Congrats on 22 years - I'm hitting 16 tomorrow. GAH!
Posted by: cursingmama | 14 February 2007 at 11:42 AM
I love that the heart remains, when all else is gone! Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Leslie | 14 February 2007 at 12:00 PM
It takes some shit-crap-hell to make idyllic marriages. Here's to yours! Happy Valentine's day!
Posted by: Carol | 14 February 2007 at 12:30 PM
If it came easy then we wouldn't appreciate it. It's always work but it's always worth it.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Posted by: Carole | 14 February 2007 at 12:45 PM
I've had two (former) husbands' worth of "shit-crap-hell". This Valentine's Day is all about me. And I'm lovin' it! Here's to your red heart standing the test of time!
Posted by: Susan | 14 February 2007 at 02:19 PM
shit crap hell. i know that feeling. :) awesome mug. :)
Posted by: kathleen | 14 February 2007 at 03:11 PM
*hearts* back to ya!
Posted by: Deb | 14 February 2007 at 03:51 PM
hogs & kisses to you my sweetheart!
Posted by: ann | 14 February 2007 at 10:54 PM
Great post, Vicki! And here's to less shit-crap-hell all around!
Posted by: Tam | 15 February 2007 at 12:48 AM
I guess the shit-crap-hell part makes us appreciate the idyllic more.
Hugs, Vicki!
Posted by: Norma | 15 February 2007 at 07:35 AM
They should really make a card that says what you’ve just stated here – seriously! It’s true, you know ~ but nothing worth having ever came without sacrifice. :-) I hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day, Vicki.
Posted by: Sue | 15 February 2007 at 08:33 AM