14 years and 14 minutes

14 years ago, on October 2, 1993 my wife Susan and I were wed. I often tell my kids that in my lifetime I have had some really memorable days, but none will compare to the day that I married their mother. We were married on a beautiful autumn afternoon, in a small church surrounded by our family and our closest friends. It is odd to me that I can still remember the smallest details about that day. What a great day that was.

Now, I am so busy campaigning that sometimes I can't remember what neighborhood I was in the day before or what candidate forum I had attended. You cannot imagine how much time a well run campaign consumes. The schedule is demanding ( brutal really ) and unforgiving. Something or someone always needs attention. Candidates have to remain focused, determined and single minded in purpose. Mostly candidates need support.

I am a very lucky man. My wife Susan has always been my biggest supporter. Even when I could I only devote 14 minutes to her for our anniversary dinner. Susan suggested that we celebrate our anniversary in November, after the election. I wept on the way to Pleasant Ridge Community Council candidates night. Thank you Susan for your love, understanding and devotion. I am indeed a lucky a man.