Years ago, we read this purple book. It was called the 5 love languages. I can't remember the author, but I can remember the change it brought in me.
You see, the author states that there are 5 love languages:
- Words of Affirmation
- Physical Touch
- Acts of Service
- Receiving Gifts
- Quality Time
When I read the book I found that the "Quality Time" hit home for both Kent and I. When we don't spend time together we get grumpy. Seriously grumpy.
Because Kent is a man, he also loves Physical Touch. And so do I. Although for me, my has been a life long lesson in physical touch. I am getting better at it as I age.
Then, this is where Kent and I veer off into very different directions. I love Acts of Service/Giving and Receiving Gifts.
Kent is a Words of Affirmation kinda guy. Words tend to either mean a great deal to me, or very little depending on who is talking....taking history into consideration. That's a whole other blog.
Gary Chapman, the author of the book states that we SHOW love the way we want to BE loved. So, when Kent would write a poem, I go, that's nice, I know you love me.
I would work myself to the bone to make my family comfortable, acts of service, and that's my love for them. Bam.
So I thought about HOW could I do something word-y for Kent for our anniversary. So, almost 3 months ago, we were in the Cancer Agency at my last appointment and I thought, I should write him a poem. So, 3 months later, a lot of agonizing here it is. One line for each year we've been married (or so).
The Story Of Us
A
blushing start, a leap of faith
A
crashing halt
A
brand new start
Tears
of loss and the promise of new life
Sweet
Baby Girl—makes the family three
Oh
the joy! The lack of sleep.
Rolly,
Polly, Precious Baby Boy,
We
never knew love like this before.
Mortgage,
Renovations, Work, work work!
Barkerville
Family Vacation, with Marc and Nicola
Heart
stopping loss, forever in our hearts Sweet little Jack
Exotic
Business trip takes you from us
A
year of tired, sick, falling off roofs, hockey accidents
9/
11 changed me forever
You
held the fort while I ran to the City
15
years down, eternity to go
Soccer
Coach Extraordinaire.
The
teen years start. The fun ramps up.
A
fuzzy little Mother’s Day gift
I
was giving up hope
You
came back fighting for us
Exotic
travels for our 20th
Our
comfortable world turned upside down
New
adventure, new home, new city for us
Fight
for life, graduation and wedding
A
life long dream come true, can’t imagine it with anyone but you.
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