March 17, 2010

Nine years ago today I married the love of my life. "Love of my life"~ sure that is an expression used loosely by many, but not me. This romance that change my life started like something in a fairytale. October 6, 1993 was the night that it all began.. 17 years ago, but I still remember it like it was yesterday. Like a scene from a Lifetime movie a popular sophomore boy shows interest in and awkward..but cute.. 7th grade girl at the school's Homecoming dance. I was smitten to say the least! The following night a simple kiss on the forehead changed my life forever. I told my friends the next day "I am going to marry him one day!" It sounded absolutely ridiculous coming from a 12 year old, even if I did KNOW he was the one!! Like all young couples we just needed time to grow, and that is exactly what we did. Even though it wasn't always perfect, we always managed to beat the odds and come back together. Even when it seemed highly unlikely. I thank God for the mistakes I made along the way. Not only did those mistakes make me the person I am today, but they made me appreciate the few right decisions I made in my life among a lot of wrong ones! Who knew, the boy who stole my heart would grow into the guy I would marry. And, that 22 year old guy I married has become the most amazing MAN that I love with all my heart. He is an incredible husband and father~ Not to mention my best friend.

So, Happy Anniversary, Chris. I love you!