Live Each Moment
by Bill · Filed Under: Uncategorized
I just had the pleasure of celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary with the woman who is my partner, my friend, my confidant, my love, …my wife. She has certainly been gracious enough to put up with me for 30 years and that says a lot about her. My hopes are that she’ll do it another thirty.
Reflecting back on these years and the moments we have shared, certainly there are too many things to write or put to words. But some things make you ponder what life is really about. Why do we do the things we do? Why do we walk through each day doing this and that? If it were just us, I mean … being alone and no one else in the world, what point would there be to it?
I reflect on these times and know that I certainly have been given the gift of having a person to share my life with. To wake up next to this person, knowing that they care about you and your life and what will happen throughout the course of the day. Now I’m no Saint and I struggle in life like everyone else, but having that person in your life who you can draw upon for encouragement or having that shoulder to cry upon when things are not going so well is truly a source of comfort for me.
On the flip side, we have shared and will continue to share many happy, funny and exciting times together. We just returned from a week in New York City. We’ve both been there separately for a few days here and there but never together. So this was a great time to have fun and do things that we’ve never been able to experience.
My good friend Kermit shared some of his favorite places to see and restaurant to eat at. I’ll actually post some of these separately but for now …. we arrived at the luxurious London NYC checking in and being waited on by an extraordinarily kind and attentive staff. The suite we had was wonderful and quiet. Not once did we hear kids running and screaming up and down the hall.
Out in the city we took off and traveled through Times Square, Restaurant row, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, China Town, Little Italy, SOHO, and many others. Taking pictures, laughing, eating great food and even sharing some tense times as we tried to navigate the hustle and bustle of the city.
But we were together and enjoying life. That’s what was important during the whole trip. Living in the moment. Being together. These memories as well as the ones in the past are to be cherished. The ones to come will give us more delight and memories too. My wish for you today? Well …. it’s to find someone to make a memory with.
And since I’m sort of … you know….in the fitness part of it. Try to eat well, exercise some. Put your body in the best shape it can be so you CAN be out in life and sharing those precious moments with someone. It’s the only body you have and why not be the best you can be! Be well, enjoy today and look forward to tomorrow. Life has many surprises and I wish the BEST for you!
Please take a moment and share this story with someone if you found it encouraging and worthy to do so. My goal is to reach as many people as possible with a message of hope for their life. I don’t always write about fitness or nutrition, but hopefully someone will find and note of encouragement here! Enjoy!






Hi Bill,
So lovely to here your gratitude for the life you are living and congratulations on the 30 years of marriage that is awesome. In fact I am only 29 so it kinda puts things in perspective. May your next 30 years be as happy.
Thank you for sharing your lovely story.
Beth:)
Hey Bill,
Happy Anniversary! 30 years together is awesome!! Thanks for your post, its a timely reminder to take time out regularly to enjoy life and be ‘in the moment’. I would love to go to New York someday!
Great post Bill!
Sue
Hi Bill,
Congratulations on a fabulous milestone! I can’t see anyone putting up with me that long so maybe you need to share the secret
Regards,
Andrew
Hi Bill,
Happy Anniversary!
Yes I have an attitude of gratitude every day.
Great post!
Hey Bill,
Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on 30 years of marriage.
Sounds like you had an amazing time in NYC. Look forward to traveling there with my wonderful wife sometime soon.
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
Congrats on your 30th anniversary. I love New York and thing that would be a great way to spend an anniversary. I agree that you have to enjoy each moment in life. You need to live in the present and not dwell on the past or worry about the future. Thanks for the awesome post!
Happy 30th Anniversary!!! That is truly unusual these days, but I know Darrell and I will make it! This October will be 24! Wow! Where does the time go? This was so beautifully written Bill. It could be like another anniversary present to your beautiful wife. If Darrell wrote something like this for me, that would be ALL I wanted…well…maybe!
Hey Bill great post I am very happy for you and your wife. I just celebrated number 4. We have actually been together 9 years but an official 4 on the books.. LOL Every year I feel we grow closer together, seems the same hold true for you.
Happy anniversary to and your wife.
Rob
Bill, happy anniversary, that is truly amazing when people can stay together that long.
Lori
30 years….very nice Bill. Congratulations to both of you and it’s quite an accomplishment to get that far in marriage and from the sounds of it you’ll reach many milestones together. Great post.
Kellie Frazier
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Hi Bill,
First, congratulations to you and your wife! It is a blessing to have someone who is there to comfort and rejoice in all that happens. Your trip to NY sounds fun, exciting, and now will be a new memory for the two of you. Thank you for the reminder about the importance of special moments and people in our lives.
Best,
Jennifer
Hi Bill congrats on the milestone!
Nice Post great sentiment. Life IS defined by the quality of our memories and it is rarely the accumulation of tension relieving activities that take up our daily moments that we cherish but those trips away spent with those we are close to that makes life awesome
Cheers Kiaran from mostly sunny Perth
Bill,
Best wishes to you both for the next 30 years! You make such a good point….. being grateful for that person next to us is one of the secrets to a long-lasting marriage. That’s a good reminder for all of us!
Best,
Robin
Bill, happy anniversary. One can read between the lines of your post what a great marriage you are in. I am happy for you and I appreciate you for sharing it with all of us. You are not only keeping your body fit, but your marriage as well!
Hi Bill,
A fantastic post. Life certainly can be filled with health, wealth and happiness when we can share all of God’s creations with a loved one. Thanks for a very inspiring post.
Go out and make it a great day!
Lloyd Dobson
Hello, Bill: It is clear that you treasure your relationship with your spouse. That can be a rare thing; it’s something to admire. I have the rare opportunity of having a loving man for the second time in my life. My first husband died in a car accident exactly 21 years ago 8-4. Now, I have the second loving man in my life and we just celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.
We can do a lot of fun and exciting things as an individual, but nothing compares to sharing it all with someone who actually cares and participates in your life on the level of a loving trusted spouse. People sometimes forget that this special relationship should be the foundation for a happy and healthy life.
Congratulations to you both and best wishes on more fantastic and wonderful experiences together,
Deborah
Wow, Bill.
30 years is fantastic but more importantly 30 years and going strong is downright AWESOME! I love your post and your intention. Here’s to the next 30 years for you and your bride! ~ Linnea
Hi Bill,
Life is meant for sharing and spending time with people you care and love. That’s why I love the concept of tribes and being there for each other to support and help each other when necessary.
I’ve been married for a year almost now and I’m very grateful I found someone I love and who loves me back. Also expecting our first baby in January so I’m excited to become a father for the first time also
Thanks Bill,
Gavin Mountford
Isn’t is something to wake next to one who thinks and loves you unconditionally. Bill I experience that every day. If we are siting at home or traveling to some wonderful destination we look at each other and count our blessing. Great post and I commend you and your wife for this milestone.
Hey Bill,
Congrats on your 30 years!! It so nice to see people staying together!
Sounds like you had a great time in New York. I have only been once and really enjoyed the energy of the city.
Thanks for sharing the article and reminding us how special it is to have someone to share life experiences with
In Success,
Howie Perks