Bionic Anniversary

Today Rick and I celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary. I am so lucky to have such an amazing, supportive, loving partner. I wrote last week about things I have found easy and hard as I go through cancer treatment. Seeing worry on the face of the human I love most is one of the hardest things. I have wondered why I feel this way, and I think it is just because inside his look of worry is everything else. All of his love and care. Every story and adventure. And we have had quite a few adventures! 💗

I found this flashback photo on our trip blog from the year 2000! This was taken in Amsterdam:


These next two are from our honeymoon in Newfoundland in 2003. We spent 5 weeks camping our way around the island. First photo is from a LONG hike that involved a cold stream crossing. Makes my feet cold just to think about it.


Pardon the glare on this one. This was taken in Ecuador in 2005 (or it may have been 2006 as we were there over the New Year's holiday). We cruised the Galapagos Islands and it was awesome. This photo was taken in the cloud forest on the mainland.


Here we are at White Sands National Park in New Mexico, 2019:



I'm missing so many other travels and adventures here...two trips to Poland, countless camping excursions, and so much more. I could spend all day digging through pictures but I don't have to. Every memory is stored in my brain to access any time I like.

So, how do we celebrate a 19th anniversary?

The big event today was having a port implanted under my skin that will be used for my ongoing intravenous treatments over the next few months. So, not a traditional anniversary celebration, but certainly something to remember. The procedure went smoothly and I'm feeling much better than I did yesterday despite the mild grogginess; chemo effects are continuing to decrease which is good! I am excited about the port because it is under my skin and will allow me to do fun stuff involving swimming and sweating this summer. With my picc line I have to be careful to not get wet. This will most certainly be better.

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We will definitely make sure that our 20th anniversary is a little more festive than this one! :)


Comments

  1. HeatherMay 15, 2022 at 10:15 PM

    I recognize those young kids in Newfoundland :) Happy anniversary, you two!

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  2. AnonymousMay 16, 2022 at 5:42 PM

    Happy anticipated 20th!!

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