To My Husband

Dear Husband,
One year ago today, we went from being fiance and fiancee to being husband and wife. One year ago today, we promised to love each other unconditionally and stand by each other through everything.  A year ago today, you slipped a ring on my finger, and it became my most prized possession (even though I have almost dropped it down the sink drain a few times!)

It's been a crazy ride.  We've survived moves, a year of law school and college, scary medical situations, sicknesses, hangry spells, and putting a cat on a diet.

We don't have kids yet, and we won't for a while.  But I know already that you are going to be such an amazing father.  I can see it in the way you treat me when I'm sick or scared or just frustrated.  I can see it in the way you have such a selfless love for others, not just me.  I can even see it in the way you treat the cat with tenderness, even when she gives you sass and tries to bite your hand.

This year with you has been amazing.  Learning and growing with you this past year has been the most rewarding, amazing thing I've ever done.

You give me a reason to laugh and smile every day. And I know sometimes that is not an easy thing to do.

I know we've had some challenges. I know we've gone through some things that shouldn't have happened to us. We've had scary people come into our lives, and I can't thank you enough for protecting me and comforting me through it all.

One year ago, I said "I do" to being with you, my best friend, for the rest of my life. This year has shown me that even though that was a big jump for both of us to make, it was the right decision. A year ago, I decided to put our slightly troubled dating life behind us and start a new life.

So, my dear husband, thank you. Thank you for such an amazing year. Thank you for telling me bedtime stories when I can't fall asleep.  Thank you for rubbing my back almost every single night. Thank you for goofing off with me, tickling my neck, and holding me, both physically and emotionally.

I can't imagine life without you, and I'm so excited to see where we go in the next year, and the 600 years after that.

I love you with all of my all,

Your Wife