February=My Anniversary

It hardly seems possible that 12 years have sped by.  Where does the time go?  I love February.  Especially Valentine's Day...who could ask for a more meaningful wedding anniversary.  It happened to be a Saturday in 1998 and Elder L. Tom Perry was available to seal us in the SLC temple for time and all eternity, so it was practically perfect!  It brings back a whirlwind of memories of love.  I found this poem and would love to dedicate it to my eternal companion this year. 

The Lake

The beauty of the lake is always changing,

With the light, the weather and the season.

Yet each change holds a splendor all its own,

Each viewing precious for its own reason.

In sunshine, golden stars dance across the water.

Moonlight shines a beacon in the peaceful night.

The wind causes whitecaps to erupt and roll,

While calm brings assorted reflections of light.

The water has a new costume each day,

Perhaps gray or green, aqua or blue.

Though each view is different, the lake is the lake,

Lovely in its every color, mood and hue.

My thoughts of the lake remind me of you,

My wonderful, loving partner in life.

Through sunny days and stormy times,

We've stayed together as husband and wife.

Your love is my beacon, my star and my light;

All your colors and moods are precious to me.

You make every day an enchanting delight,

And I'll love you for all eternity.

Happy anniversary, sweetheart.

With you at my side, every experience is beautiful!

By Karl Fuchs

Here's to many, many more years with my sweetheart...through the good and bad, the rich and the poor times, the happiness and the disappointments in this life and beyond....I love you Jared!

From your Eternal Sweetheart, Jennie