One year ago, I married the man that took my hand in the midst of chaos and reassured me that everything was going to be okay, set my feet back on the ground, filled my heart with joy, and loved my little boy as if there was no difference in the blood that runs through their bodies.
One year ago, I took a vow to love a man for the rest of my life no matter what the circumstance, no matter how hard life got, and no matter what God threw our way. I am forever grateful he took that same vow.
Our first year as husband and wife was full of adventure, heartache, stress, a sick child, a few deaths of loved ones and lot of memories, love, happiness, and laughter.
Our first year we grew. We grew as husband and wife. We grew in our faith. We grew together, better and stronger than ever. I am so very glad that God gave me you.
Jay-
What an incredibly amazing man you are. Your dedication to our family, your endless support and encouragement to follow my dreams, your ability to calm all the storms, your desire to seek God's will in our life, your unconditional love even when I don't deserve it, your patience, your hard work and determination make me a better person each and every day.
You took my hand nearly 3 years ago and promised me that everything would be okay, that you were buckled up and ready to embark on a life with this very broken soul who had a baby in tow. In those 3 years life has been hard, there have been many storms. We have weathered those storms together, with such grace. You have had to deal with being "the other guy" in many situations, you have to listen to me cry over a man that I married before you, you share your love with a child that isn't really yours, all of which would seem so unfair to most men your age. You never bat an eye. You have had to be feet when mine failed to hold me up any longer. You have had to carry the burden of my pain, my hurt, my loss on more than one occasion. You have stuck by myside through many very trying, difficult times. You are my rock, the rock of our family and you will never know how much I appreciate you for that.
A year ago today, we embarked on the journey of marriage together. A lifelong journey together. There is no greater person that I could be on this journey with. You are my best friend, my companion, and my better half. I am eternally thankful for you.
This first year has been a blessing, a roller coaster, and a true test of all that we can handle. Together. There is no one I would rather been on this roller coaster of life with then you. I know your still buckled up and ready for the journey with this soul who is still and will always be a little broken, and always have that baby in tow. Hang on tight, this is going to be the ride of our lives!
Here's to many more crazy years on our journey, I am sure that God has some great things in store for us!
Happy Anniversary and Valentine's Day My Love.
I love you with my whole heart.
Ashley
xoxo
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