A letter to my hubby

We were just a couple of kids madly in love at sixteen years old. We didn’t know much back then but we knew one thing for certain; we wanted to share our lives together.  We didn’t know what the future would hold, but we were excited and confident that whatever it was, we would do it together.  And we have!  But it hasn’t always been easy.  When I look back at our wedding day I think about how full of hope and love and excitement we were. I think of how we envisioned our lives and there was nothing hard about it!  We were so naive, we had no idea.

What I love most about you is how grounded you are.  You have always been my rock and so patient, gentle and kind to me.  Even when I’m least deserving.  I truly adore your devotion to your family and the love you pour into making our kiddos and I feel special. 

 
As I look back over the last 9 years I smile over the joys we’ve experienced and tears well up as I think of the hard times.  But it’s been a beautiful life.  I like to think that the joys we’ve experienced are made that much sweeter by the difficulties we’ve faced. We’ve been through so much together—we’ve lived in separate cities a part from each other (and a few break-ups along the way), bought and sold homes, lived in a new place not knowing a single soul, we’ve had the joy of bringing three beautiful children into this world, and countless other ups and downs.  I’d like to say that these last nine years we always did it perfectly, but that wouldn’t be true.  But we have always approached each situation together, as a team.  And when feelings have been hurt we have apologized and made things right instead of holding a grudge.  And I’m thankful we have kept our sense of humor through it all.

 Today, on our 9^th anniversary I realize we are once again completely unaware of what the next nine years may hold.  But as we continue to walk down the road I know that we will be together and you will be right there holding my hand as we walk though the valleys and reach beautiful mountain tops.  And I couldn’t imagine my life any other way. 

Happy Anniversary