Wednesday, April 28, 2010

A Decade.

Yep, I married my sweetheart 10 years ago today. Best day of my life. As I have been thinking about this significant milestone in our marriage, I thought about what these 10 years hold inside of them. (Mitch and I even extend even farther than 10 years, 14 years we have been "together" and we met 17 yrs ago in the 7th grade.)
10 years can hold so much. I think about how much our love has grown, how many kids we have brought into this world in 10 years, places we have lived, places we have gone, fights we have had, love we have shared, laughter we have had,experiences that have ultimately changed our life, made us who we are and brought us closer together. We have grown up together and grown closer. Its amazing where your life can go in 10 years. We have had ups and downs but through it all, we have been together, helping one another along the way. I think that is what a solid marriage consists of- accepting eachother no matter what and helping eachother no matter what. I feel very grateful to have found my soulmate early in life. That we have been able to be together and to have made the life that we share.
I feel so completely blessed to have found such a special person to share my life with. Mitch makes it easy to love him. He is full of integrity and I trust him completely. He is so genuine. He doesnt fake with anyone and will tell you his honest opinion, even if you dont want to hear it:)
I think he is the funniest person I have ever met! He makes me laugh everyday. I get his humor and I love it.
He makes me feel beautiful and tells me everyday.
I think the most admirable quality that he has is what a great father he is. He really gives of himself when it comes to our kids. He is there for them unconditionally. He will miss work, sacrifice his sleep, his alone time, his friendships, and give all his energy for our kids. I dont think he realizes how great he is with them. He is a great example to each of them and shows them each how much he loves being their dad. They are good kids because of him.
Mitch I hope you know how lucky I feel to have such a stud as my husband and my forever love. Thank you for being such a support to me, for loving me and being so awesome in so many ways. Things I cannot put into words, because you are so special.
When I thought about something cool to get you to celebrate this day, this thought crossed my mind."Its not about the gifts we can give, because being "us" is the best gift!"
Thank you for saying "I DO" and meaning it.
Here we were just a couple of kids, in love, and fate led us to this life that we have created. I love you.

Then and Now

4 comments:

Regina said...

Congrats you guys! I have tears! That was really sweet Holly! Some people search a lifetime for what you two share (and some of us others!)

LL said...

I am humbled by your feelings sweetie. Thank You for your never ending love. I am just gonna keep working at being deserving of it. At Carly's Blessing I was able to get my spirit in the right place. I wish and hope, and will work and pray that I can keep myself there so that I can be the guy you deserve (someday I hope to get there). Forever Love, MML
ps-what a picture. looks like we were destined for about 4 kids and an eternal amount of love.

Brittani said...

Very beautifully said, and I love the "then" picture, so cute. Ten years...we are there this year too, it is cool to think about it! Congrats and I know you guys absolutely adore each other...it is so obvious!

Tammy Phillips said...

OHHH you two are just sooo dang cute. And so cute together. Happy Anniversary..here's hoping for many many more wonderful years for you two! Love ya both