Rather than talk about cancer or recuperating today, I want to talk about one of the greatest blessings in my life...and that is being married to Spence. You see, today is our 36th wedding anniversary, and that is BIG NEWS! Marrying Spence was probably the greatest decision I made...besides joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Both have blessed my life incredibly...and truly made all the difference.
Nothing in life is just perfect or goes just perfectly...but I would say that Spence and I are a darn good team. We have fun together, we laugh a lot, we share similar spiritual goals, and we love our children as well as the two great families we come from. We have a lot of awesome memories, and most of them center around great times at the beach.
Spence can appear to be very serious but he is very silly and crazy...and makes us all laugh. He can keep a very straight face, but you know he is laughing his head off inside. :) He is good at keeping a balance--between church work, family time, leisure and his job. I always have known that family comes first to him...and our kids know that too. They know he is someone they can come to to talk to about anything, and they all trust him and love him very much. He has been an incredible example to them of what a father and husband should be--what a blessing that is to them...and to me.
As you know from my many posts, he has been an amazing support to me during this cancer time. He will do anything to help me out...and he does. He is positive and encouraging and a huge spiritual support when my spirits lag. We probably won't DO anything fun today--wanted to go to the temple or the movies, but will probably just be home. But you know what--it doesn't really matter. We are togther and that is what has been the best about the last 36 years. Besides that he brought me the MOST beautiful roses--he keeps on spoiling me!! :) I love you, Spence--truly Heavenly Father blessed me by bringing you into my life. Here's to many more years together!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you both!! I remember this day 36 years ago and the speech about the PRICE of RICE is RIGHT!! (That was my first taste of Price humor! ;) You both are so lucky to have one another and a true example of what marriage and family should and can be!! May Heavenly Father continue to bless the "match made in heaven" you are. Love you both, Deb
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 36 wonderful years together. May there be many, many more! You are an inspirational couple. I hope you enjoy your day.
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Annie
I have just caught up on your blog and feel so inspired by it. Know that I am thinking about you always and send my love. Congratulations on your anniversary!
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Cheri
This will say that Louise is commenting but it is really her husband. So blogs let the whole world know of our love affair. Thanks Louise for those sweet comments. You are the greatest even in these yucky chemo days. Our standing joke is that we have had a great marriage for 30 years (and that's not bad for being married 36 years).
ReplyDeleteSince she didn't give you an update, I will. For some reason her bad chemo day was yesterday (not the normal Saturday). I guess you just can't always call when it will hit. However today she was doing somewhat better. She had two white blood cell shots and she found out today that her wbc count is back in the good range and she can start coming out of isolation now. It doesn't mean that everyone can come over and sneeze on her but now she can come out from her locked-door-quarantine.
Thanks Louise for all 36 years! I'm the lucky one.
Love, Spence
Congratulations to you both! The way you love & support & stand by each other is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLouise, I'm so glad to hear that your white blood count is back in the normal range again. It sounds like better days are on the way.
Oops .... the last comment was not made by David Jensen, but I am happy to say that he is here visiting. (He must have signed on to gmail).
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Sussa
Congratulations Spence and Louise - I would say that both of you are very lucky to have each other. So glad that the bad chemo days are behind you, Louise.....love to you both, Janet
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary. Wow, that day seems 5000 centuries ago. I was at Cornell and now my 19 year old daughter is there.. who would have thought???? What a sweet blog post. Well, WE are glad you married Spence...frankly, since Dad died, Spence IS the head of the Rice family. We love him for his tolerance, his love, his humor, his ability to explain patiently and clearly and his calm. Spence stands tall. Big hug to you both. Love, Sue
ReplyDeleteCongratulations you two!! Happy Anniversary! I am keeping you in my prayers! We love you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Love to both of you, and I'm so glad you get a break now!
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