My Best Day Ever

See that girl in the picture?  The one with the stupid grinning guy?  Her name is Sherri and she's the love of my life.

Twenty years ago today in a small country church we faced each other and vowed to live together forever in marital bliss.  I never tell her this but as I look back over my life that was the single best day of my life.

Sherri is an amazing woman and an amazing wife. I'm not saying that she's perfect. We both learned long ago that neither one of us is perfect, and therefore, our marriage is not perfect. But, even though she is not perfect, she still amazes me. Besides taking care of our home and children she also takes care of me.

She's put up with a lot over the years, especially the early years.  Shortly after our marriage I converted to active service in the US Navy, moved her from her family to Charleston, SC and left her alone for many months at a time while she raised our newborn daughter.  Those that served will understand how easier deployments are when you have a spouse at home that can manage the family matters, not only their side of it but yours as well.  Of course I worried about her but she never complained and was always there waiting for me to come home.

Words cannot express my gratitude to her.  I could not imagine my life without her and would not want to.  I just hope I can make the next 20 years better than the first.

I love you Sherri.