Once Upon a time there was a girl with the hope of marrying a handsome, kind, Jesus-loving man. She looked far and wide, dreaming of the day that he would ride in to pursue her, woo her and love her. But most of all, she wanted him to love the Lord and lead her as they discovered His will for their lives together.
Four years ago today I married that man, and he made my dream come true. He is kind, strong and selfless. He provides for our family, puts his whole heart into our marriage, and would give up everything he has for our daughter. He makes me laugh, hugs me when I cry, cooks dinner for me when I get stressed out, and tells me I'm beautiful.
I always thought I would marry a man no taller than 5'6... Bobby is 6'3. I thought I would marry an Italian... Bobby is a hodge-podge of backgrounds (and Italian is not one of them). I was NEVER going to get married before dating someone for 2 years... Bobby and I got married 7 months after we started dating (or 9 months after we met). For all the things I thought I wanted, God gave me better. When my dad spoke at our wedding and said that he couldn't imagine a better man for me to marry, I cried knowing how truly blessed I am.
When I think back on this day, surrounded by so many of our friends and family who love us and witnessed our marriage, my heart feels full and satisfied. It was hard to leave what I knew: my family, friends, church & home in Boone. But God has given us what we need, and blessed us with a strong marriage where we had to rely on each other. I miss our family, but am so grateful for what we have... from the South, to New Orleans to Utah, following the man of my dreams. I love you, Bobby. Happy 4th anniversary!
This anniversary story is so much better than any card you could have given Bobby. I would only add that he is equally blessed to have you for a wife. Love, Dad.
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