And six years later...

Six years ago a freezing cold bride promised a red-haired college kid that she would love him forever.  If they were being honest, they would admit that really they didn't know each other very well.  And they were taking a giant leap of faith to connect their lives like that. The faith wasn't blind, though, because the bride and the college kid knew their Heavenly Father would be there, too.  This marriage would be a team effort and it felt right.

Years passed.
Jobs changed.
They moved.  A lot.
3 babies came.
One baby didn't come.
Money ran out over and over again.
Cars were sold.
Diapers were dirtied.

And the couple survived it all.  They held on to each other and prayed and cried; they became stronger as the years went by.  They laughed at silly things, danced in small apartments, and took a lot of risks - always together.

Today it is our 6 year Anniversary and I love that red-haired guy so much more than I could have imagined.  I fell in love with that light that he possesses; I saw that genuine kindness he shows everyone he meets.  He is a good good man who would do anything for our family. And I'm going to hug him and kiss him and follow him through eternity.  I love you so so much, Benjamin.  Happy Anniversary.