Ten

Ten years of marriage with my fairy tale princess

All filled with love, laughter, memories, and happiness

Nine years living in our first home bought together

Stunning views, your family nearby, our cozy shelter

Eight is the number of a special month meant to last

Married in August, an echo of a magical part of our past

Seven spiritual laws of success and other philosophies

Deep thoughts and pearls of wisdom we lovingly tease

Six step-children you’ve helped me keep my promises to

A merging of families, done out of love, but difficult to do

Five vows from our wedding that I’m committed to keeping

Acceptance, understanding, forgiveness, nurturing, and loving

Four trips to Florida , our second home in glorious weather

A beautiful villa and a dream of golden retirement together

Three years of struggling to create children we can call ours

False starts, difficult decisions, and painful surgery for hours

Two wonderful kids who are nothing short of miraculous

Elly and Johnny, priceless reflections of the best in us

One true love that I promise again to share forever

With my one true friend that I will never surrender