To My Husband...

A year ago today, we stood before God, a crazy eyed minister and our witnesses proclaiming our love for each other during our wedding ceremony in paradise. I remember the day like it was yesterday - how the air smelled, the emotions I was feeling, and that big smile you were wearing as I walked up to you. Without any reservations, we made promises to love each other for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, and til death do us part. The love we shared that day has been multiplied a hundred times more, and those promises we made to each other still stand true today.

When I became Mrs. Terry Sowell the world as I knew it changed immediately. No longer did I long or want for anything more, because with you, I have everything I could ever need. Being with you before we were married, I was the happiest girl in the world. And when you married me, you fulfilled the biggest dream I’d always had. Not because I was getting married, but because I was marrying the one I knew I was meant to love forever, the one I will grow old with.

This past year has been a roller coaster ride. We’ve experienced in one year what most husbands and wives experience in a lifetime. And some may never experience it. We’ve shared many happy moments this year, and one loss that left us both feeling empty. This is for certain; I’d never want any other passenger on this ride, nor want anyone else to share this life with. The best part about this year is that even though there were good times and sad, we grew even closer and realized that no one else can love us like we do. Our love is unique, and no one could ever fulfill my heart like you do.

Thank you for making me the person I never dreamed I could be. I’ve loved every moment with you as your wife. Little things in our marriage is what I love. I love our routines: the way you wake me up, the way we never leave each other without saying “I love you” and kissing bye, our lunch dates, how we eat dinner together every night, together, at the table, our silly whisper fights, the silliness we bring out in each other, you new found love for The Real Housewives and Dance Moms, and my secret love for your favorite shows Blue Bloods and, even, How I Met Your Mother. It’s these little things that make us, us! I wouldn’t change our marriage, or our love, for the world.

Thank you for being my best friend, my soul mate, my rock and the man God chose for me. I might not say “thank you” enough for all you do for us, but know that it is very much appreciated and never taken for granted. 

I loved you yesterday, I love you even more today, and I my love for you will continue to grow stronger with every passing day! Thank you for a wonderful first year of marriage. I look forward to all the memories and love we will share throughout our lifetime.

Love,

Your Wife