Twenty

Twenty years old was I

When I finally met "the guy".

While studying abroad in college,

I discovered both love and knowledge.

I called my mom to let her know,

She answered with "I told you so."

For she had known that I would find,

My future husband who was one of a kind.

Twenty years ago today,

I married that guy who swept me away.

What can I say about this prince of a man,

He's a saint, my best friend, my #1 fan.

The most generous person I've ever met,

He gives and he gives with no regret.

Never once has he made me seem,

Anything less than a beautiful queen.

Twenty years ago our family began,

That young groom quickly became a man.

He's provided for both our needs and wants,

Teamwork makes the dreamwork he chants.

Our kids have the best role model,

In words and actions, it's him they follow.

Which makes me happy, makes me laugh,

Because I know he's the better half.

Twenty ways to describe my Phil,

Is not enough, but try I will.

Handsome of course, wise beyond years,

Holy yet humble amongst his peers.

Kind and caring and good to all,

Always ready to catch me when I fall.

Friendly to strangers, helpful unasked,

Listens intently and puts himself last.

Works hard on the job and at home,

Never complaining, not even a moan.

Grocery shops and cooks and cleans,

Yardwork and housework, all needs are seen.

A mighty fine catch who still makes me blush,

With his sweet words and affectionate touch.

Loyal to his promises, his vows he heeds,

Teaches of God in both words and deeds.

Twenty years more from now, 

If the stars align and God allows,

We will make our dream come true,

By sitting at home with our growing crew.

We envisioned it while we were dating,

And in that direction we seem to be heading.

Seven wonderful children, who will, we pray,

Gives us loads of grandbabies one day!

Happy 20th Anniversary Phil. While I would happily marry you all over again, I somehow love you more now than I did back then (and back then I loved you lots!).  Thanks for choosing me twenty years ago and every day since.  I love you!