To My Blue Eyes! Where has the time gone.......15 years and counting!

In my marriage devotional yesterday one of the activities they suggested doing was reflecting back to your courtship or dating time with your spouse and writing down one of your favorite memories during that time. When thinking back, there are so many that come to mind. But probably my favorite was the first time we kissed. It makes me think of the Brad Paisley song "Then". Standing there it took you 3 whole weeks to kiss me, but you knew from the beginning I was the one you loved and wanted to spend forever with. God had laid it on our hearts early on that he made us for each other and there was nothing that was going to break us apart. Reflecting on that special moment still brings back the butterflies I had in my belly and the sweaty palms as we kissed for the very first time. It would be the last first kiss we would ever experience and one that was well worth the 3 week wait. I didn't really realize at that moment the journey God was going to take us on. 15 years....WOW is all I can say!!! What our love has endured has been priceless. Job loss, the economy, suffering 5 miscarriages, 3 pregnancies on bedrest, the loss of both of our dear friends in a 3 month period of time and having to start completely over after 9/11 has made our love grow stronger than it ever could of. It has made us lean on each other daily for strength. You have been my rock, standing tall when I couldn't stand any longer. When all I wanted to do was cry, you were there to tell me it was going to be alright, and better days were ahead. You're heart is bigger than the world itself and you are so unselfish. Always putting me and the babies first before your needs. For that I am ever grateful :) Words could never express how my heart truly feels. 15 years is quite a accomplishment. Our love is truly a fairy tale, my mom reminded me not so long ago. We have something so special, that others, see it from afar. The times that I've wanted to throw in the towel (and let's face it, we all have at one time or another) and call it quits, you have gently reminded me why you love me. And it makes me realize that I am not a quitter, I am a fighter, and I will continue to fight for our love in the best of times and in the worst of times. You have become an amazing father to our 4 beautiful children, I wish every girl were as lucky as me to have a hands on dad for their kiddos. You spell LOVE with TIME with our little ones, and God will continue to bless you because of it. Your example of love to our children is something I always prayed for. Thank you for always loving them and me unconditionally :)It makes our world go 'round, YOU make our world go 'round. As we continue on this journey called life, I pray that we continue to grow as one together. You are my Uh-MAZING, my beat in my heart, my stars in my sky and the love I feel from my head all the way down to my toes. And YES, I still get that nervous feeling every once in awhile when you touch my hand or brush my hair back. Just tells me I Love you still as much today as I did 15 yrs ago when I said "I do." I love you....YOU, my love, are my everything! Happy 15th Anniversary, babe :)