Today we have been married for a whole year. So much has happened this year that looking back to last September seems a long time ago. It's been a year of changes and challenges, of joys and sadnesses. Through it all we have been 'together' and the things that have happened have ultimately brought us closer.
When we first moved up here there were three main things we felt we needed to settle properly. They were: a church where we both felt at home, where we could worship and grow our God relationship, a job for me and a house we liked.
They've not all happened immediately. We found a church at the beginning of this year, County Church, where we are happy and settled. I have had continuous work from that beginning of this year and have just started a job which I am really enjoying. The house situation is changing. The house in Huddersfield remains unsold, but Louise is enjoying living there and covers the mortgage. Tomorrow we take possession of our new house. We are both excited about it and looking forward to living away from here with its noise and cramped conditions to somewhere that we have room for all our stuff and that is sufficiently quirky to make us smile.
A big thing for me has been that Andy has actually found a doctor who is supportive and who cares. After years of being ignored or even abused by the medical system, we feel up here that we are supported. It makes a big difference.
So, here we are, a year on. Before we got married I said that I was looking forward to working out the challenges that would face us in married life together. It is a really cool thing to be able to do.
So, thank you Andy. Thank you for marrying me. Thank you for loving me and caring about me, for cherishing me and making me feel special. I love you. Thank you for the gifts too .........
Anniversary orchid with very special apple tart. Mmmmmmmm.
Your moving closer to us
:-)
Posted by: Ian | September 30, 2007 at 10:18
Congratulations and Celebrations, if you need us for painting, moving, general help, you know where we are or simply cross the road for some relaxation and refreshment.xxx
Posted by: Ian | September 30, 2007 at 16:18
That be me writing above....
Posted by: Rebecca | September 30, 2007 at 16:19
congrats mummy....x oh and Andy x
Posted by: ruth | September 30, 2007 at 20:52
Good luck in your new home. Hope you are happy there.
Posted by: Angela | September 30, 2007 at 21:13
All sems to be coming together - (smiles big) Am glad good things are happening to you at last. Love and congratulations to you.(that's a plural you)
X
Posted by: Jac | September 30, 2007 at 22:50
That's a lovely post - very glad for you both, and weeping tears of pure joy.
Posted by: Jason | October 01, 2007 at 08:01
Can't believe it's one year! Wishing you both all the 'very best' in your new abode. Happy home making.
Posted by: christine | October 01, 2007 at 22:48
Privileged to have journeyed with you during this year.
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | October 02, 2007 at 22:10
You two have been through so much in that year, and it sounds like many good things are happening lately. How exciting to be moving into a new home. It looks really cool in the pictures. I'm so happy for you both. (And that apple tart looks delicious...)
Posted by: Ruby | October 04, 2007 at 04:57