Some people like to propose marriage in a public way—a banner pulled by an airplane, a radio call-in request, an electronic marquee at a ball game. When I asked Sara to marry me nineteen years ago, I chose a more private setting: the front steps of the dormitory where we had first met. The actual proposal was merely a formality anyway, since we had discussed getting married for the previous eight months or so.
My attitudes about self-revelation have changed quite a bit over the years, and the change, I admit, has coincided with the Internet Age and its ubiquity of online information about everything and everyone. But here is one thing I know I’d want to shout from the rooftop of my house if I didn’t have this virtual rooftop:
Sara, marrying you eighteen years ago was the best thing I’ve ever done. I love you now more than ever. Happy anniversary.
What I always wanted for my daughter was a guy who would treat her with love and respect and kindness and understanding, and who could challenge her intellectually and creatively. You’re the guy, Karl! Thanks for all that.
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I’ve always sensed just how much you love each other! So happy for both of you that you have each other and that I have you in my family.
Congratulations({‘to’: both})
Very nice, congratulations and happy anniversary.
Congrats, Karl and Sara!
Happy Anniversary, Karl and Sara!! It was a lovely celebration then and continues now. Just wish we lived near each other to appreciate it all first-hand.
Pamela
She’s lovely, you’re lucky (well, you both are) … and your 19th is right around the corner! TG and I will celebrate our 31st on June 16th. Marriage is truly a gift from God.
What a beautiful anniversay wish. I hope you have many more years of happiness.
I just read your blog and wanted to say Happy Anniversary.