12 June

Our 11th Anniversary Today. We Almost Forgot

by Jon Katz

Sue Silverstein took this photo of Maria and I dancing at the Bishop Maginn Graduation Banquet (food from more than a dozen countries, the parents cooked).

For a few minutes, we had the dance floor to ourselves. I got to wear the snazzy blue short sleeve shirt she bought me for the occasion, and I took out my red hat.

Maria and I almost forgot this anniversary; a friend reminded us. One can take even the most wonderful things for granted.

We aren’t big on dates and anniversaries of things, but this has been the most wonderful 11 years of my life, and I am grateful for it every day.

What a remarkable human being I married, I admire and respect her and love her more every single day.

Maria brought me back to life; we love, squabble, laugh, discover, create and encourage together. This marriage has been so good for both of us, and it gets better all the time, our love deeper, richer, and always meaningful.

A miracle no one can ever take from us. I understand how life is; we can’t be together forever. But we very much appreciate the time we’ve had and the time we have left.

Today we’re lounging in bed, going out for breakfast, going to see the new movie “In The Heights.” I can’t wait to spend another day with this extraordinary woman who blessed me by accepting me as a partner.

Looking at this photograph, Sue took last night, it seems we are an odd couple. She is short, and I am tall and wide.

What a wonderful day that was ll years ago, and every day is wonderful still.

13 Comments

  1. How wonderful. Today , June 12 would have been our 50th. Unfortunately my husband passed away 15 years ago. I am so glad you two have found and cherish each other. Every day together is truly a gift; not to be taken for granted. The best life has to offer to both of you.

  2. Happy Anniversary to you both, I remember the day well and can’t believe that it’s 11 years ago.

  3. I’d say you are a beautiful couple, perfectly matched and I am so happy for you. Best wishes for many more years.

  4. What a great night out – to be appreciated for all that you’ve done for some of the next generation of scholars in your community, along with a dance with the love of your life. Happy Anniversary!

  5. Jon & Maria:
    Congratulations on your anniversary.

    You have discovered special values in yourselves, and enjoy them in each other.

    Shortly we will be at number 50. I don’t know why ours has lasted. One key is STRAIGHTFORWARDNESS. My wife has had a hard life. I haven’t (or at least, I don’t see it that way). Either way, we don’t have many secrets.

    Another is PATIENCE/RESILIENCE. We understand that, because we are two different people, we sometimes disagree and blow our tops. But we don’t stay angry long.

    A third is UNDERSTANDING. We both have faults, but we’ve reached an accommodation to tolerate and forgive them.

    And finally comes APPRECIATION. We’ve both had serious surgeries, including cardiac issues. We’ve both experienced loneliness and glimpsed into an existence without each another. And we’ve concluded that life is better together.

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

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