Dear Spirit: Thank you for true, deep love. Love that stands by each other despite all hardships. Love that encourages and doesn’t tear down. Love that allows for silliness and lots of laughter. For blessing me with this love that’s shared with my husband, today, on our two year wedding anniversary, I deeply, deeply thank you! ♥
It’s my second wedding anniversary today.
So I’ve spent the entire morning reminiscing, looking through old pictures on Facebook, debating on watching the DVD of our wedding ceremony later. I’m thankful for this time on this cold, rainy day to sit in my robe and pj’s and reflect on the few years Dustin and I have been together.
We’ve both grown and changed so much since meeting each other that it’s hard to believe we’ve only been together for three and a half years. That’s nothing! We’re still babies as far as married couples go. Albeit strong babies. It’s so exciting to think of the life we still have ahead of us.
When I look back on those beginning times together, I see nothing but pure happiness and love. Then seeing how little the boys look in these pics and how BIG they are now, my heart just melts!
I notice that we’ve really become a family. And I am so grateful for this blessing and all the joy that it brings to my life.
Personally, I just cannot believe how much I’ve changed in the last two years. I’ve finally started to fully love and honor myself. Though sometimes I still feel like I’m a complete wreck, when I am balanced, I’m so strong and grounded, nothing can tear me down. I’ve realized my own destiny. I know why I’m here. I have faith that I will always overcome. I am closer to God now than I’ve ever been, and each day brings another opportunity to learn and grow.
And yes, Dustin has been a huge part of that. The spiritual encouragement we give each other on a regular basis is nothing I’ve ever experienced before. We’re both on the same journey, trying to figure it out as we go. We support each other’s interests and accept what each claims as truth. Neither of us are perfect, and we help keep each other in line. It’s nothing I’ve ever experienced, and I love it! (And him!) Our spirituality is perhaps the most sexy aspect of our relationship. (I suppose it doesn’t hurt that my husband is super hott! Oh yeah, with 2 t’s.)
We both accept that we still have a lot to learn, but we also graciously acknowledge our strength. We’ve been given a gift, a love not all people get to experience. A love that shouldn’t be taken for granted.
My parents didn’t take it for granted. And they have nearly 38 years of marriage to show for it. They were able to raise their children in a love filled home. That’s not to say that everything was perfect all the time. In fact, there’s been many times where it’s been the exact opposite. But love always prevailed and it will continue to do so.
In order to not take love for granted, you have to trust it. Trust it to lead you in the right direction. Trust it to guide you in all decisions. Accept that you’re in this together and lean on love when there’s nothing else.
Dustin,
Thank you for your love. Thank you for believing in me, especially when I don’t believe in myself. Thank you for helping me learn my soul and encouraging me to follow its path. Thank you allowing me to be a mother to your two beautiful, joyous boys. You three have taught me so much about who I am and the mother and wife I want to be. I cherish our life together. I adore you more than you know.
My dream has come true. I’ve found the one I was meant for and our love continues to amaze me every day. I’m so grateful to be your wife and of the family we’re creating together. We’re the Babu’s! We’re so much stronger together than we can ever be apart.
To quote Mumford & Sons: “I ain’t ever lived a year better spent in love.”
Make that two years…or three and half, technically.
For the past years and for all that are to come, THANK YOU!
I love you, Bu!
Thank you, everyone, for all the well wishes already today! Your love is such an encouragement! Yay love!!
Kim
