These birds.  These birds were at the beach everyday that I was there last week.  They loved each other, they squawked at each other, they seemed to look out for each other.  Every morning when we made our way down to the beach, these two lovebirds would appear.  Is it strange that I saw my own marriage in these two little birds?  I saw a glimpse of us in different points throughout the whole week in fact...a glimpse of the future us.

I saw us in the couples at the beach who were running after little ones with kites, building sand monstrosities, and I sat watching in awe the whole time as memories were being made.  Honestly, Canean and I have no immediate plans for kids...in fact, we have no rush at all, we never have, it's never been something that we don't want, but we have so much fun with each other that the itch hasn't become strong enough to make that jump.  But...in these moments at the beach, it became clear that I could indeed see a little "us" running around the beach with Canean's green eyes, perhaps my little feet and toes, and definitely Canean's vibrant spirit.  The glimpse was there...

I saw us in the wrinkly old couple still holding hands walking down the beach still as in love as ever...maybe more.  Life's hardships and blessings all wrapped up in a marriage together, a life together.   He looks at his beautiful wife and sees her as he always has.  A mother perhaps, a companion, a lover, and a best friend...his one true love and soul mate.  Or at least in my head that is what the story is...and I think I'll keep my world in a bubble view for now. 

The glimpses were lovely and make me excited about this journey ahead with my hubby.  Things may not always be peachy (guaranteed they won't be), but if I can keep these little glimpses of perfection and happiness in mind, the fight is worth it...

Don't ya think?