Friday, February 5

Why the Cuban Has Stayed With Me For 11 Yrs

11 years ago, the Cuban & I said "yes" to become one & today we celebrate 11 years of that. Now we don't make a big, honkin' deal out of our anniversary. Don't make special plans; don't give lavish gifts. To outsiders, it may seem irreverent or unromantic. Not to us. The reason today is like any other--is to us--EVERY day is an anniversary. When you get as close to divorce as Raul & I did 9 years ago & nearly kill yourselves putting the marriage back together--still waking up to the same person is a daily dose of appreciation & celebration. Cuban, thanks for sticking with me. I know you could have found easier love, but that's just like you to go for the challenge! Everyday I'm grateful you did. I love you so much. My heart is bigger because you are a part of it. Love, Heath

12 Comments Here:

Heredes said...

:-)

Congrats Palacios !

This made me smile ... and go Awww...

then throw up a little... jk

The Best is yet to come .. keep it up!

-Heredes

Anonymous said...

I wouldn't have it any other way. I'd be a boring, poorly dressed nerd without u. Love ya.
-Raul

Rig funk said...

Happy Anniversary!!!! I love you guys & thank God you stayed married.....You guys married us & was there threw our challenges & you both were an instrument to help our marriage get back on track & stay there ...you guys are our role models for staying the course and seeing God faithfulness threw it all!!!!! Have a great day!!! Love Raul's comment above too funny!!! Love Jay & Rig

Andie said...

Congrats!!! that is awesome...go out and celebrate! C.mon! ;) Many blessings and wishing you many more happy years to come!

Kristin said...

Happy Anniversary!! or Just Happy Day!!! Great perspective on marriage. Celebrate everyday!! Gonna try it. :)

Genie Mo said...

Cool post. Thanks for sharing :)
-Genie

DIANA said...

Congrats! Love you guys...

ann marie said...

Congrats to an awesome couple!

nathancberry said...

Thanks for the real life look at love. I'm inspired. Marriage is most tangible pictures of Christ and his church. God shines through you two.

Congrats,
Nathan

Heather Palacios said...

Heredes, rig, Andie, Kristen, Genie, Diana, Ann and Nathancberry - thx, guys. you've been role-models to me for all kinds of God-characteristics in relationships & I'm grateful for you all.

Art Good said...

Congrats on the anniversary!

Glowing 4 Him said...

Congrats HP :))

Glad my husband and I are not the only ones who DO NOT make a big deal out of anniversary's :p