An Anniversary Tribute To My Amazing Life Partner

Wedding anniversaries often don’t come with a lot of pomp and circumstance unless there are milestones….10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and the ultimate 50-year golden anniversary.  For our 40^th last year our children threw us a terrific surprise party which made for a very special day and celebration.

Today is the 41^st anniversary of Jane Viggiano becoming Jane Williams and our celebration will be somewhat subdued.  However if this past year has taught me anything it’s to be grateful for a partner who truly understands the part of traditional wedding vows when they say “for better or worse, in sickness and in health, etc.”  It was this time last year when I started having pain in my left leg which eventually led to herniated disc surgery, only after I survived a near-death experience which is another story.  Anyway just as I started recovering from that I had spinal fusion surgery in May which left me with painful nerve damage in my left foot that will likely take a long time to get better.

I don’t tell you this to feel sorry for me but rather have a deep understanding of what Jane has been through because she has been a wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, caretaker, therapist, motivational speaker…you get the picture.  She has helped me take a shower, get dressed, tie my shoes and lays out the many medications I am taking.  Most of all she has had to deal with my ups and downs, mood changes, frustrations.  I honestly have no idea how I could get through this without her.

So 41 years after she said “I do” she still does and I could not be luckier.

Happy Anniversary Jane, I love you…sure hope I’m better for our 42^nd.