One Year

To Ashley.

July 14th, 2007 to July 14th, 2008.

One year.

A lot can happen in one year.

A lot has happened in one year.

Joys and pains. Choices, both good and bad. Laughing and crying. Singing and dancing. Teaching and learning. And love.

For better or worse, good times or bad, love has lifted us up. Love has carried us through to the other side of the first year of marriage. And I know it probably wasn't ideal. But what marriage is perfect? I've done some pretty stupid things in one year, but you love me regardless of my stupidity. You've slammed/locked a few doors on me, but I love you regardless of your temper.

Love rises above all of our imperfections, our insecurities, our ineptness. It binds two people together that may not be perfect, but are perfect for each other.

I believe we've worked pretty daggum well together in our first year. Sure, we've seen bumps in the road, but we've had our highs as well. We're still here despite irregular schedules keeping us from spending the time together we might have desired. We're still here despite all the arguments and disagreements. We're still here despite my fiscal irresponsibility.

And I believe with all of my heart that we'll be here tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that.

I look forward to spending more years with you. I look forward to being able to read your mind and do things for you without you having to lift a finger or say a word. I look forward to becoming a better (and healthier) husband to (for) you.

I also look forward to your future personal "Song & Dance" concerts. I look forward to any and all future Wii competitions. I look forward to seeing you fulfill your professional goals. I look forward to starting a family with you.

I look forward to eternity with you.

Happy One Year Anniversary.

Love, Brian.