21 Years of A and E vanRoode

Do you remember where you were 21 years ago?  I do!  And not because it's Juan Soto's 21st birthday.  On the 298th day of 2019, I remember the 298th day of 1998.  Because 10/25/19 is the 21st wedding anniversary of my sister, Abigail, and her husband, Erik.  They live on the West Coast so I do not get to see them as much as I would like, but their love for and dedication to each other and their family is unmatched.  Now their union is old enough to drink and they, as Sarah and I are, are preparing for their 1st child's graduation from High School.  This year is making me acutely aware of how quickly time is marching on but I hope that today, Abigail and Erik got to stop and smell the roses and reflect on the good times from the past 21+ years (when you include dating).  Me, I am heading off to bed filled with gratitude for 21 years of A and R vanRoode.  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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