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 Our 45th high school class reunion is coming up in a month. (That sounds like such an old people's number, doesn't it?) My husband and I were runners-up for being the "Class Couple". (The football star and his cheerleader honey got 1st place; go figure.) However, the Hub and I are the only pair who has stayed together all this time. The other couple has never been to one class reunion either together or with other partners. They must've gone to "Whatever Happened to So-and-So Land". Technically, the Hub and I have been together for 46 years as a couple and will have our 40th wedding anniversary also in October. The reunion often feels like we're attending a built-in anniversary party, since it always hits in the fall.

Together the Hub and I, in spite of all of our differences, have weathered a lot but definitely have more wins than losses among our stats. While neither of us have earned advanced degrees nor been graced with grandiose awards for our glorious professional achievements, we've had, and continue to have, successful careers. He works diligently in software engineering, and I am in education. We love our work, (most of the time).

Neither of us has affiliations or closeness with celebrity-status people, but we have excellent relationships with our friends and family members, (aside from our respective brothers, but that's another story for another day). The thing is, we carved our own way in the world. Nobody got us "in". We know that getting along at home or in the office/ classroom takes hard work some days plus lots of time. Neither of us is afraid of hard work, and we are happy to share some time.

We are not mega-rich (financially), but our bills are paid. Everything we've acquired has come from perseverance and integrity. We probably deserve more, but why would we want it? We are happy with where we live, what we drive and who we are.

When crises have slapped us hard, like health issues, job losses, kid problems, our parents' struggles, we pool our respective skill sets and make plans.Then we make Plan Bs because, ...well,... life. He can solve conundrums with his technology and power tools. I grab the first aid box or use my communication superpowers to talk you down, talk you up, talk you through, (or give you a talking-to if necessary).

It feels like we're always either kicking ass and taking names, getting $h!t done or on watch duty for the next blob of blazing BS that needs a beating, but that's okay. It's called married life. It's what we do, and I couldn't imagine all that he and I have lived through and accomplished with any other human being. We have two amazing kids, three beautiful grandkids and four cuddly, spoiled rotten kitties, (who refuse to be eaten!) 

So on October 11th, when Hub and I walk into that 45th class reunion, we are going to hold our heads high, have a blast partying with old schoolmates from decades ago, laugh, eat, drink and be merry, as the saying goes. No bragging necessary.
This is who we are.
This is how we live.
I am grateful every day.


Date: 2024-09-11 09:04 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] fausts_dream
The best kind of power couple, cheerleading and football heroism are great for high school...but you guys didn't peak at 17. May you continue to be there for each other and your awesome family

Date: 2024-09-12 02:06 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] chasing_silver
And how lucky you are! I love to hear stories like this. <3

Date: 2024-09-12 02:45 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] bleodswean
Awwwwww!!! This is a rousing testament to a long marriage. Coupledom! You should be proud and definitely have earned your bragging rights!

Date: 2024-09-12 11:50 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] shirebound
It's called married life. It's what we do, and I couldn't imagine all that he and I have lived through and accomplished with any other human being.

What a beautiful and inspiring essay!

Date: 2024-09-12 12:40 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] mallorys_camera
This is wonderful. ❤️

Date: 2024-09-12 01:38 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] erulissedances
I've never attended a High School reunion, and haven't even been invited. I think they wiped the rolls clean when I graduated. We did have our 50th last year, but again, no notice/invitation. That was fine - I got along with few people back then (was a bit of a rebel), except my BFF Sharon, with whom I am still besties. High school gave me little except a piece of paper stating that I had graduated, but I did gain one of my absolute best friends EVER from the experience, so I can't expunge the experience from my mind.

- Erulisse (one L)

Date: 2024-09-12 02:42 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] dadi
You both rock!

Date: 2024-09-12 05:41 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] xeena
I love this. I agree you're both so very lucky because while you have each other you have everything! Enjoy the reunion!

Date: 2024-09-13 01:48 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] halfshellvenus
Wow-- I didn't know you were high school sweethearts! That's amazing.

You two aren't only lucky, you also KNOW it. That makes for the happiest situation of all. :)

Date: 2024-09-13 03:11 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] murielle
This is wonderful, and so you should! Brava for a great every and winning at all the truly important stuff in life. ❤😊❤

Date: 2024-09-13 02:59 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] murielle
Looks like auto-correct didn't like the word entry. 😊

Date: 2024-09-13 06:23 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] mollywheezy
Congratulations on such a wonderful marriage! :)

Date: 2024-09-14 06:23 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] reidharriscooper
You make me suddenly feel young, but I also really appreciate the lovely life you have been able to build with your husband for the entirety of my life time. Life doesn't have to be glamarous as long as you find it to be and it gives you what you want. I think? That's what they say. Who's they?

Date: 2024-09-14 07:07 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] muchtooarrogant
I'm going to say "Wow!" Not because of the number of the high school reunion you're going to, but because I've never been to a single one. LOL I imagine my former classmates putting me in the "Whatever Happened to So-and-So Land" as well.

I enjoyed you and your husband's story, and feel very similar regarding my wife's and my relationship. Only difference, it took me a couple of tries to get it right. :)

Hope you have fun at the reunion.

Dan

Date: 2024-09-15 04:18 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] rayaso
Congratulations on your anniversary and your high school reunion! The numbers start to add up, don't they? Having married your high school sweetheart and having it work is special.

Date: 2024-09-15 07:09 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] morgue_n
You are wealthy beyond measure. Celebrities and billionaires stay awake at night wishing for what you have.

Date: 2024-09-16 07:07 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] inkstainedfingertips
It sounds like you and your husband have it all. Congratulations on such a wonderful and long-lasting relationship. It seems so rare these days. Big kudos to you and enjoy your reuinion.

Date: 2024-09-16 08:28 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] inkstainedfingertips
I am very glad to hear that. Congratulations again.
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