For our 35th anniversary on Monday, I wanted to find a meaningful gift for my husband.
Since Ryan died, we have spent a lot of time sitting in our gazebo, listening to the wind chimes and thinking about our boy.
We watch the chickens play in the sprinkler, talk to the dogs, and hold hands. It has become our place to remember Ryan, and to be together.
Oh, and drink some wine, too.
So when it came to picking out a gift, I figured that a matching set of cozy rockers to sit in together would be ideal. I searched online for something just right and wasn’t having the best of luck. Then, I saw this set (on clearance, too) at TJMax and knew they were just what I had been looking for.
When we remodeled Ryan’s apartment for his 40th birthday, he chose everything in the rooms, and had gone with a lot of grays in a kind of modern, farmhouse style (he watched a lot of TV decorating shows for ideas).
These rocking chairs would look equally good with Ryan’s color scheme as they do in our garden.
I think he would approve of them.
Once I set them in the spot, I realized that rocks aren’t great for rockers… so I went back online and found a matching, outdoor rug. From Walmart, and it seems to be of a nice quality and looks pretty good there.
It is a peaceful place that has become very special to us. I can see us sitting there together, holding hands and reminiscing throughout our next 35 years with each other.
Happy Anniversary. What a lovely space to sit, talk, reminisce, hold hands, and share your love.
Your warm heart and creative spirit are evident in this lovely setting. Happy anniversary!
What a lovely tribute to Ryan’s memory and to your marriage. I still cannot imagine your pain in losing a child. My heart goes out to you.