The Big Ten
It seems like just yesterday I was preparing to walk down the aisle to say “I do”.
I remember that day so vividly.
I remember sitting in the bride’s room with my wedding dress straddled over a kid’s chair so that it wouldn’t get crumbled while I wrote checks for the last few expenses of the wedding. (That’s me – all business all the time.)
I remember sneaking out of the bride’s room to go make sure the cake looked okay and that the reception area was set up properly.
I remember looking into my Dad’s eyes before we walked down the aisle and seeing how emotional the day was for him to “give away” his firstborn daughter.
I remember having to walk so carefully down the aisle because my dress had stretched out from hanging on the hanger and was too long. I literally walked like a toy soldier kicking my leg out completely in front of me so that I wouldn’t step on it.
I remember the teary smile of my soon-to-be-husband as I approached the altar to meet him.
That day – 10 years ago today – I pledged my life to him, Merlyn Ryan Catron.
In 10 years, we’ve shared a lot. We’ve grown. We’ve changed. We’ve succeeded. We’ve failed. We’ve laughed. We’ve cried. We’ve fought. We’ve reconciled.
Most days he knows me better than I know myself. He protects me fiercely. He loves me dearly. And he refuses to let me be less than my best.
10 has not always come easy. And I suspect that the next 10 will share their mix of joys and sorrows. But I am sure that it is worth it. I am sure that I want 10 more.
I love you, dude! Happy Anniversary!
How sweet! Happy Anniversary Jenni and Merlyn!
BTW – Merlyn is such an AWESOME name!
happy anniversary!!!!!
Happy Anniversary! Congratulations to both of you.
Happy Anniversary to the two I love the most! I am truly blessed to have such wonderful children and thankful that you know where your priorities are in life.
Love,
Janice, a.k.a. Mom
Happy Anniversary, you two! I love you both!
Happy 10th Anniversary!! what a milestone and accomplishment
yay!!! so awesome! I can’t wait to walk through life with someone!
congratulations!
happy anniversary you two!
Happy Anniversary to such an awesome couple!!
Happy anniversary! I hope Merlyn reads your blog today. 🙂 What I remember about that day is The Ham family all being there (???), noticing that pipe organ’s beautiful music that Merlyn had to have (and did he play his French horn too?) and Susannah saying how she had to have your dress for her wedding. And of course you know the crazy story about the reception clean-up with the candelabras in Shelby’s Sentra…oh word! Anyway, I can’t believe how fast 10 years have passed. You are two individuals who come together to make a great marriage. Here’s to many more, my friend! 🙂
Happy Anniversary to an awesome couple!!!!
Very Cool!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! lucky 10 I should say))))
Happy Anniversary to you both. That blog brought some little tears to my eyes. Hope the dude reads this one today. Love you both. Cherish the day!
happy anniversary !
Happy Anniversary!!
Thanks everyone!
I remember sitting on your bathroom floor in the middle of me doing your hair to eat Burger king ( i think it was) i remember watching Merlyn (not you) walk down the isle becuause it was the first and only time I have seen him CRY
I pray for even better next Ten Years! Happy Ann. Hope you had a good night!
oh darn.
HAPPY 10 YEARS….and a week 😕
congrats, lady!