Jordan Year
I struggle with wondering if I am oversharing and being too vulnerable. This month we celebrated 23 years of marriage.
It is our “Jordan year”.
The irony of it is that in late summer of 1997 we were in Chicago for a family reunion and I realized I loved him…sitting on a rock on Lake Michigan…I knew I loved this dude.
Chicago was celebrating back to back victories. I was wondering what a Lakers fan was doing in the Chi with a Pistons fan!
I knew he would be my husband because he wasn't particular about meals. I once made him hot dogs, a salad, and apple sauce for dinner. He thanked me and told me he appreciated me🤭😂🤣😂🥰
He got sick Christmas eve and was in the hospital for 11 days…the first time I was afraid I would lose the love of my life.
We were planning a big wedding, but while on our typical “Automotive 2 week shut down” vacation. I realized I was pregnant.
He took me on my first cruise - 6 months pregnant. We partied like rock stars…until I had to go to bed at 8😂
He said BAM a big wedding…we are going to Vegas. His Cali family met us there and we had an amazing “front of the line” experience.
We struggled. Together.
He supported me finishing school.
We took a cross country California run…northern route. So many fun times. 4 kids and a new transmission included
I wanted to get my MBA. He supported. Opposite shifts for a couple years. He taught the baby to scrap metal 😂
We made it 10 years!!! Family kickball and competition. we work hard and play hard.
Recession proof. Both of our companies closed the doors. 😬
Mountain tops. First trip up the mountain in Tennesee. It was a hard climb up and even scarier coming down. We made it though and this is still one of our favorite vacation spots
Rebuilding. Rebranding, rebounding
Long drives, less time. I took on the adventure of doing another plant start up. Once again, he supported
We are now Grandparents - the best thing ever!
Grand Canyons, grand life…another 2 weeks cross country.
NYC - fast life, good times
Life changes quickly - illness has started to become the norm
Just the two of us. All of the kids are grown. We hit the highway!
Scariest year ever. Heart attack, Hawaii, and other health scares
Changes and Covid
New beginnings…dialysis and doctorates
Redefining priorities - Life and LLCs
We've had a Rollercoaster ride of a marriage. We have generally taken a vacation at least twice a year to reset, even when things weren't the greatest.
This year we spent a few hours with a young man who asked what was the key to our longevity. The first thing I'll say is that I married my friend. We are able to have the honest and hard conversations openly and truthfully without hurting each others feelings.
Secondly, we take time for just us. Again, we are able to take this time to talk to and enjoy each other.
Lastly, I will say that DT set boundaries early. It made me understand and set my own. That way you know what you both will and won't tolerate. Set boundaries. Learn about each other. Early.
Lastly, have fun. Life is short. We aren't getting out of here alive. Enjoy the ride and have fun😝😘
