I’m writing this early because I am inspired to do so and chances are, our busy lives will mean that, come the day, I would be occupied doing any number of other things. Also, this is kind of late… I anticipated posting it on our wedding day. See? Life gets in the way of writing at times so I’m taking the time while I have it.
To my darling husband,
It’s been almost a year. 339 days to be exact. Since I went to a bar to deal with some angst. Since you walked in the door. Since we went to get sushi and sake. Since you put your arm around my back. I had NO idea that day that a year later I would be your wife and so blissful with the course of my life and the prospect of a future of always looking into your impish, caring blue eyes. I had no idea I would laugh so much every day. I had no idea I could love without pain or fear. I had no idea I could love so fully and so easily.
I’ve watched people on their wedding day. I’ve been behind the scenes as a bridesmaid and a best man, and even stepped in to help the bride when her maid of honor couldn’t calm her down. I’ve seen fear and panic and tears. On my wedding day, there was none of that. That morning started as some of our best mornings begin: with a run, with just us two. While there was plenty of excitement as my planned routine was altered by those around me, I never felt a single moment of panic. Never feared what was happening. I was calm, though I felt a bit of shock that it was really happening. I really was about to marry my best friend, the person I can talk with about anything, the one who sees me as I am and accepts all of me and can handle my craziness with gentleness and complete love.
I am so lucky. So lucky you chose me. I am so lucky we found each other… twice. I am so lucky I grew up in time be ready for you and the loving, gentle, mature person you are. I am so lucky that you were strong enough and bold enough to initiate our second chance. I am so lucky you were patient with my life at that time a year ago. Blessed barely covers what I feel when it comes to you.
So, thank you for giving me this new life. Thank you for giving me a new family. Thank you for being a part of my dreams and helping me find new ones. Thank you for being you, at times so quiet but so explosive with love and laughter at other times. Thank you for protecting me.
All my love forever,
Your grateful and devoted wife
P.S. I know we don’t really like country music but I love this song and it makes me think of you… I love making plans for the rest of my life with you.
