Our e-friends, Dan Zadra & Kobi Yamada, released a book called “2” a while back…
…and since Kev and I are celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary today, I thought it would be fun to blog about something lovey-dovey that Dan and Kobi included in their book. It’s called the six-word love story.
Here are some examples they included in the book:
And (because I was completely fascinated by the idea) here are a couple more neat ones I found while surfing around online (waaaay past my bedtime) last night…
Unbeknownst to my darling hubby (who was fast asleep at our normal bedtime), I spent much of the evening creating as many six-word love stories as I could think of. I plan on driving him borderline crazy with them sharing them with him throughout the day today. The hopeless romantic in me hopes it doesn’t make his brain hurt he finds the whole thing as fascinating and absolutely addicting as I do.
I’m saving the mushy ones I came up with for Kev, but I thought my fellow house-fixer-uppers would get a kick out of this one that popped into my head at 5:35 am this morning (I immediately rolled over and texted it to myself so I wouldn’t forget it- ha!):
“Wild houses couldn’t drag me away.”
This afternoon we’re going out for a meal and a movie, but if you feel like sharing your six-word love story in the comments section here today, I would absolutely LOVE to read through them with my mister tonight!
Met in kindergarten, rest is history. 🙂
My husband and I did that book on our second anniversary!
He died. My love did not.
Very beautifully said. Made me cry.
Oh my… this is wonderful.
Most beautiful words I’ve ever read.
My heart goes out to you.
Oh Colleen, I know exactly what you mean. the love of my life died almost 1.5 years ago and I love him more today than ever. God bless you.
My love died from cancer 1 yr. six mos ago. He always told me to Be Happy In Your Heart. Hard to do..
Diana – I know what you mean. My husband died on 2/26/11 from lung cancer. He had 80 days from the day of diagnosis. Way too fast, but we were able to make the best of those precious days. I don’t think things get easier. I think we just get used to the pain. I always liken grief to arthritis. You live with the pain and just try to put it out of your mind. My deepest sympathy to you, Colleen and anyone else who has to live with such horrible loss.
So sorry…
Love this one.
Same here. Beautiful words, Colleen.
We had 25 years together.
Blessed 25, he died, I’m lost.
coming up on 8 years for me.
Hole in my heart. Walt sized.
I appreciate all the kind words and sympathize with all the others who lost their loved ones. My new 6-word story is “it sucks but life goes on!” 😀
First Came Love. Then Came Forever.
18 years this Dec. Still feel like a newlywed♥
Happy Anniversary!! =) Love the 6-word love story idea…I know what I’ll be thinking about all day now, ha!
Bethany,
Love your twitter address! My sister, a mother of 3 (a single birth and twins) uses: Momof1Plus2 as her email address. I assume “plus” one is a daugher. :0)
“This Claire found her Jamie. Blessed”
Fans of the author Diana Gabaldon will know exactly what I mean.
Honestly, doesn’t every woman deserve a Jamie? Great to see another fan…
Big fans in this house, too….
Aye, I know exactly what you mean.
I’m your sassenach, your mo duinne.
Sigh. 🙂
26 years, he is still hot!
Happy Anniversary!
If I come up with something better, I’ll be back! 🙂
23 years – and I feel the same way!!!
He was kind. I love him.
A smile.
A coffee.
A kiss.
Two former teachers, now lawyers. Together.
Colleen…I don’t think I can top that! That touched me.m God B
less!
School Trip. Bar Scene. Forever Dreams.
Blind date. Beautiful wedding. Ten years!
30 years. Still get butterflies daily.
Bartender, partygoer = 29 years of love!
Love at first sight does exist…
(43 years and counting!)
Knew it was right. Why wait.
Happy Anniversary!
Twinkling eyes. Wicked grin. All in.
I’ve thought of more, but I think I’ll save those to share with my hubby…later. 😉
Sixth-grade crush — meant to be.
Maid-of-honor, his second wife.
(Yep, was the MOH in is first wedding — sounds racey, and we still like to shock people with it. We’ll be celebrating 9 years in November.)
Happy Anniversary!
That sounds like a great story…
Happy 8!
Our 8 is tomorrow! 🙂
eight years, four boys, HAPPY LIFE!
Aw, that’s such a cool idea!!! Congratulations, fellow June bride!
One night stand. Rings on hands.
One email brought happily ever after.
Woodworker + Homemaker = Sweet 16!
God is faithful to teach forgiveness.
(2 years in, we almost divorced. July 20th is our 10 year anniversary!)
High. School. Sweethearts. 15. Years. Together
Parenthood eluded us.
Love did not.
New Years Kiss …. turned pure Bliss.
It will be 5 years this New Years… so happy I took that midnight kiss from that stranger I now call my husband!
I think I’ll keep him,4me
This is lovely!
Thanks for speaking at Haven!
Cindy
Girl next door. Became my wife.
-From my husband’s point of view.
This is so sweet Layla. I hope you and Kevin have an amazing anniversary and that God continues to bless your marriage.
God and eHarmony brought us together.
Teaching – the frosting on my life cake.
Happy Anniversary you two and wishing you MANY, many more!
Together since 1998. Still my world.
That is sooo crazy! My name is Tina K too and my husband and I have been married for 14 years. We married in 1998. We met face to face 3 days before we got married. I still tease him that he dates me now.
best friend. surprised me. found love.
Birthday Party. I met The One.
Congrats on 8 years… We just celebrated our 7th!
The best dare I ever took. 🙂
Happy Anniversary! We’re approaching 17 years!
Kangaroo met Rollerderby Queen=Halloween love
Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 6th yesterday! Hope you have a special day together! 🙂
Six years. Two sons. Beyond blessed.
{This is so fun! Love the idea. Happy anniversary! Ours was yesterday.}
WILD HOUSES.. haha GOOD ONE!
Happy Anniversary to a great couple….!!! … We will be celebrating our 42nd two days from yours…I have known my love since the 2nd grade…He makes me happy and laugh every day!!…..We still feel like those crazy kids back then….Yamada…that was my mother’s maiden name!
6 words: We were kids…forever in love…
Have a wonderful Anniversary evening!
Love this! Happy Anniversary! Seeing you guys the other night it is very easy to see you guys have the real deal.
Grew Up Together. In Love Together.
We met (19) and married (23) so young – we have figured this whole life thing out together, 18 years this fall!
Take care, Laura
Country boy, city girl. True love.
Happy anniversary to you both!
What a cute idea!!! (It was our 8th anniversary last month) Here’s ours.
“Asked out roommate. Married me instead.”
God found my perfect match….finally!
13 years of happily ever after!
He smiled. She smiled. Love bloomed.
Happy Anniversary my friends, cheers to decades more!
xo
Kate
Our broken hearts got second chances.
I will dig you always,forever.
First time my hubby was going to utter the “I love you” I told him to dig me instead, since I was nervous about uttering the ” love” word back. Those 6 words are actually inscribed in our wedding bands, our hearts and reminders throughout our home ( check out my ” I will dig you always ‘ post.)
Happy anniversary!
He said hello 41 years ago.
And we’ve been together ever since. Now in Maine trying very hard to replicate your gorgeous designs in our new cottage!!
High School sweethearts, lifetime soul mates.
Happy anniversary!
Touched my face, then my heart.