A Letter to My Husband on Our 5 Year Anniversary

To my husband, my best friend, the love of my life:

I’ve always been one to believe in fairy tales. You know me, a hopeless romantic and an optimistic at heart. Then life kicked me straight in the teeth at age 21, and I stopped believing in the idea of a happy ending. Turns out life had done a number on you, too. The year we both declared we’d be single forever was the year we finally met. Crazy to think the love of my life was living just a few steps away.

Somewhere in heaven long ago God created you and I as a single soul then carefully split us in two. I’m sure of it. We have known each other much longer than the 28 years you and I have lived on this earth. Our hands were molded to fit. Your body was built to hold mine. The idea of a soul mate never felt real until I met you.

There are days when I find myself lost in the past, wondering why in the world I wasted so many years wandering when I could have waited for you. I think about the dozens of times our paths must have crossed, but I was too busy looking at my own two feet. Then I think about the beautiful plan God orchestrated to prepare us for one another. His timing was perfect.

Being your wife is highlight of my life, second only to knowing Jesus as my Savior. Every one of my favorite memories has taken place since we met. No adventure would be the same without you by my side.

Thank you for believing in me even when I’ve lost all hope in myself.
Thank you for showing me what it is to be dedicated and true.
Thank you for displaying the love of Christ each and every day, for continuing to fight the good fight.
Thank you for supporting every crazy dream.
Thank you for making me laugh when I get lost in the drama.

Thank you for allowing me to be the epitome of me.
Thank you for challenging me when I am stubborn and for pushing me to grow.
Thank you for listening to my voice.
Thank you for showing me what it is to be selfless.
Thank you for teaching me to slow down and enjoy the little things.
Thank you for being an introvert and understanding the value of home.

Five years with you feels like 5,000, and in the best possible way. Here’s to eternity together, because you know we are living together in the same castle in Heaven. I’m so completely, irrevocably, head over heels in love with you.

Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart.