You and I are quite the pair! I use to be the extrovert in the relationship and you the introvert, but recently that has changed and our house has been way more quiet than usual, yet nothing has gone unsaid. I wouldn’t trade what we have been through for the world, because our relationship would not have been tested and given the opportunity to shine like it has. When I saw you receive your awards Friday night, I was so proud and so amazingly in awe of your accomplishments. I don’t know how you do it all, I really don’t. When we went to the wedding Saturday, I remembered our wedding day, and how much I honestly truly love you.

You have given me so much over the last 12 years, but it wasn’t until recently that I came to appreciate all that you do for this family. When I am having a rough day, you make sure the house is quiet. When I cry for no reason, you tell me you understand. When I feel well enough to go out, you remind me not to push myself and make arrangements accordingly. You have given me so much, and I haven’t said thank you enough.

Before I went into surgery, I saw the look on your face and it broke my heart. When I came out of surgery, you were standing there and boy did that look change! It was one of relief and determination. You grabbed hold of me, and you haven’t let go of me since.

So, I know I don’t say it often enough, but I love love love you. I am so very very thankful for you. I am so very very blessed to be married to you.

Go out tonight and enjoy the game, eat a few hot dogs on my behalf and let the worries of life fade to the back of your mind :)

Happy Birthday Mark, I love you so very much.

Remember this song :) I mean it even more today…

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