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3rd Wedding Anniversary

Brenda Sieglitz

03 Feb 2010 • 4 min read

Welcome to Wedding Anniversary #3. Now I have officially shared two whole anniversaries without the man I married-a certainly depressing thought, especially as I began to realize that I am quickly approaching a time where I will have been apart from my husband longer than we were even married. Reality.

I went from an extreme high last night (from hopefully some VERY exciting news I'll post later today if my boss gives the 'ok') to an extreme low this morning. Another anniversary where my first thought when I awoke was 'Happy Anniversary Baby' as I looked out at the freshly fallen snow. It also snowed on our wedding day-and I was so happy about that. In fact, we didn't know that the rehearsal would even happen because of severe cold and snow conditions. It was coldest week on record when we got married-quite fitting for me marrying a Manitoban.

Anniversaries are lonely without that partner to celebrate-you don't even WANT to celebrate them, but you can't not, and you have to remember the good times. For Kevin and I there were many good times, and today, 3 years ago, was one of those incredibly good days. I don't think I'd ever say my wedding day was the best day I have ever experienced in my life-but I know one of the best days, and I also know that any other best day I have had, has been shared with him. Today, I will share this day with you, my coworkers, and then a bit with the memory of Kevin at his grave. After the tears...I'll go to dinner in North East, MD for a special dinner with 2 of my bridesmaids. Girls who have been with me through everything imagineable and unimaginable. I have great friends, and I never want to forget that amidst all of this. They are part of what has carried me through this journey. Thank you.

Happy Anniversary Kev..I'll toast you from below tonight but hold your heart above forever.