Happy Anniversary...NOT!!!

July 2nd was Derek’s and my 15th wedding anniversary. I know 1st is paper, 25th is silver and 50th is gold. Hmmm…..not sure what the 15th is?? I do know that it is an important milestone in both of our lives. One thing I have learned in 15 years of marriage is to let your partner know what you want…..don’t rely on him reading your mind. So I was very clear in my request. Since the 2nd fell on a weeknight I figured it made sense to do our celebration on Sat. the 5th. I told him I wanted to spend the entire day with him doing something romantic and then going out to a fancy dinner that evening. To my surprise, he said “yes” right away. For those of you who know Derek, he rarely leaves the house on the weekends except to go the gym or to Fry’s.

I was so excited!!! I was dreaming about a romantic picnic on the beach or a trip to dog beach walking hand in hand with our two dogs racing along beside us. I made reservations at Georges in the Cove at La Jolla for dinner. I wanted everything to be perfect. I scanned my wardrobe for the right dress to wear. Ladies you know how you buy something that is a size or two too small with the hope that you will fit into it one day??? Well I ran across a beautiful dress in my closet that was too small for me when I bought it. Thanks to the “cancer” diet it fit beautifully. Now what to do with my thin hair?? I decided I would style it curly as it made it look so much fuller.

Three days before our “big” event I was starting to feel quite fatigued. I rested a lot and didn’t do too much hoping I would feel better. I woke up on Sat. the 5th with a horrible blotchy rash all over my legs. I watched in horror as it started to move up my body over my stomach and up onto my chest. I thought everything will be just fine as long as it doesn’t move up to my face. Derek came in and looked at me and said I think we had better cancel for tonight. I said “No I have been looking so forward to this I don’t want to cancel”. He suggested I take a Benedril to see if that would help with the rash. I took the pill and laid back to rest for a bit. The next thing I knew it was 4:00 in the afternoon!!! Well so much for the romantic day!! I had spent the whole day in bed ALONE passed out. I was so exhausted I could barely make it down stairs. I hadn’t even washed my hair and we had to be at the restaurant in 1.5 hours. I decided to call up and cancel our reservation at Georges.

I was so disappointed and was feeling quite sorry for myself all evening. Of course Derek was the trooper he always is. He said not to worry and that he will spend the day with me any day I wish and then take me out to dinner. I am so lucky to have such a great husband. I hope I feel well enough soon to take him up on his offer.