In my life I've made exactly two really smart decisions: One, I joined my life with Nettl's and two, I gave her complete control of the money.On this day in 2001, Nettl and I were joined in a Holy Union service at College Hill Presbyterian Church by Rev. Radford Rader, in the presence of family and friends.
The only "bad" decision we made about that day was the actual date. We didn't realize that it was Memorial Day weekend and that in a few years we'd have a number of graduations to attend, all of which would deny us the ability to get away for the weekend. We have yet to really celebrate our anniversary like most couples; seems there's always someone or something else to do for.
The next step is to actually be recognized by our country as having been "created equal".
Happy Anniversary Lynette! Whether or not our commitment is recognized has no bearing on its validity and the immense love and dedication we have for each other.
Happy anniversary to the two of you!! I'm so happy that you've found each other.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to both of you.
ReplyDeleteGosh. You 2 have always been together right? It doesn't seem possible that there was ever a time when there was not a "Steph and Lynette."
ReplyDeleteWe have always been together, you're right. We just didn't know it until a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Anniversary you two! Maybe next year you can have a normal get away... :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteAlways great to hear the story of two souls committing to each other.
Well done!
To Everyone: Thank you so much! Without our friends, this would be a much harder row to hoe! You're all great.
ReplyDelete...I gave her complete control of the money.
ReplyDeleteI have always believed that one-half of the partnership should control the purse-strings, if only because people vary in their financial competence. (Which is why, when I was married, I ceded that function.) Not everyone buys this premise, but it's always seemed obvious to me.
The two of you inspire me and strengthen my faith in partnership, thank you and happy anniversary!
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