#55: Happy 26th Anniversary, Steve!

Dear Steve, 
April 20th marks our 26th anniversary! On this date, I married the love of my life. I remember driving in the Mazda 8 with friends to Reno and driving home afterwards because we had no money for a hotel stay. I recall how we promised to love each other ‘til the end of time, and how determined we were to know we could make that promise come true. We knew we were perfectly imperfect for each other but that was more than enough.

We ALWAYS knew we would make it no matter what! We overcame every obstacle that came our way and did not allow anyone (or anything) to hold us back. Our love has always been unconditional and STRONG!  On this day I remember everything we have been through together, and all we have accomplished (the truth is we have accomplished A LOT): college degrees, raising three amazing kids, traveling the United States running a marathon in every state just to name a few.

I cannot imagine my life without you in it! You add so much joy and laughter and have been a part of all my favorite experiences! You are the source of my Joy! You have always inspired me to become the best version of myself.  You have always pushed me forward and remind me that with God, hard work and determination I can be anyone I want to be. You are my better half, my lover, and my best friend! You are my biggest support and cheerleader. As Sierra would say, “Dad is team Pollyann!"

I can never thank You enough for being my best friend in the whole world, my safe harbor, my peaceful joyous haven! Thank you for never making me doubt you, your intentions and your honesty. Thank you for remaining faithful to me. Thank you for being a Godly, loyal husband worthy of my trust. Thank you for taking care of me and always taking my needs into consideration (even through menopause). Thank you for always making our marriage your number one Priority!  You are the Best Sherpa Ever :) Thank you for being the best possible Pops to our children–raising them together has been FUN!  Thank you for making me proud to have children with you. Thank you for putting up with me all these years.  Thank you for embracing my imperfections and for loving me because of them. Thank you for being YOU!  And thank you for allowing me to be myself.

I have fallen more in love with you each day of our 26 years together. You make marriage so EASY and so FUN (especially when life has seemed so challenging otherwise). You are ‘peace’ to me. I love you with all my heart and I look forward to growing old with your hand holding mine. 
Even though we ain't got a lot of money I am still in love with you honey… And in the morning when I rise YOU bring a tear of JOY to MY eyes… 

Happy Anniversary to my fun, loving Husband!  Here’s to the next 26 years….  CHEERS!
Love, 
Pollyann