“Thirteen Years, Eighteen Together: A Love Story That Still Takes My Breath Away”
As I sit down to reflect on the past few days, my heart feels completely full — overflowing, really — with gratitude, joy, and a sweetness that words only try to capture. This week, Michael and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary and 18 incredible years together, and somehow, this milestone feels even more meaningful than the ones that came before.
Instead of opting for a fancy dinner, a cozy night in, or a romantic weekend escape — all of which we’ve enjoyed in past years — we chose something that reflects who we are at our core: two souls happiest when we are surrounded by nature, fresh air, and the quiet magic of the world. So, we packed our bags, laced our hiking boots, and headed to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, a place that has always held a special kind of peace for both of us.
And what a day it was.
Walking side by side along those sun-drenched trails, with the canyon stretching endlessly around us, I felt the same flutter in my heart that I felt when Michael and I first met. There is something about sharing moments like that — moments where life slows down just enough for you to breathe, reflect, and hold the hand of the person you love — that makes everything feel beautifully, profoundly right.
We laughed (a lot), we reminisced about our earliest days together, and we talked about dreams we still have yet to chase. The wind was warm, the light was golden, and the world felt so quiet that it was almost like the universe paused to give us this perfect space to celebrate who we are… together.
When I posted our photo, taken against the stunning backdrop of the canyon, it wasn’t staged, posed, or polished. It was simply us — happy, present, and very much in love. I wrote, “Love this boy!” because honestly, how could I not? After 18 years, he still makes my heart feel young.
One of the most touching parts of sharing moments like these is reading the heartfelt comments from fans. So many of you wished us a happy anniversary, and so many more told me how much I’ve been missed on General Hospital. Your kindness never fails to reach me. It means the world to hear that Obrecht still holds a place in your hearts. I carry that love with me always.
This anniversary trip wasn’t our first time exploring the Grand Canyon together — in fact, we were here last Thanksgiving as well. Something about this place calls us back, reminding us of the beauty in the world and in each other. It feels fitting, almost symbolic, that we returned here to honor another year of marriage. Life moves fast. But standing on the edge of something so timeless makes you remember what truly matters.
Love. Partnership. Laughter. Respect. And choosing each other, over and over again.
Thirteen years married. Eighteen years together. A lifetime still ahead.
As I look toward whatever comes next — both personally and professionally — I do so with a grateful heart, because I get to walk this journey with the man who makes every adventure brighter, every challenge lighter, and every ordinary day feel extraordinary.
Here’s to love, friendship, and the quiet, beautiful moments that make a life together so meaningful. Here’s to Michael. And here’s to many, many more years of hiking hand-in-hand through this great, unpredictable, wonderful world.
— Kathleen ❤️
