Happy Anniversary

Four years ago today I married the man of my dreams.

If I had been asked to list the qualities that were important to me in a partner, Scott would have met them all: He is slightly serious, which I need to balance out my flakiness, but he also has a silly side I appreciate. He enjoys camping and the outdoors. He loves good quality food, and he enjoys the theater. (Not musical theater, which I have to admit is a serious character flaw.) He loves food from different cultures--especially sushi and Indian food. He has a kind heart, and he loves children and animals. And most importantly, he loves the Lord.

I knew he was the man God had chosen for me.

Little did we know as we stood in front of our loved ones and recited our vows that "for worse" would come much sooner than we expected. We lost a daughter, a sister, a cousin, and a grandfather all within a short of amount of time, and our already bruised hearts were further hammered with each painful loss.

In the midst of this grief, I can't say that we did things perfectly. We haven't always treated one another the way we should. We haven't always cared for one another the way we should. But despite this, we've always clung to one another and clung to the Lord. I could not have weathered the storms of the past years without Scott by my side. I need him, and I am so grateful he is mine.

Happy Anniversary, Scott. I love you.