Wow! I can't believe I even get to type that right now. First, I don't know how I'm old enough to have been married 20 years :) Second, is that unfortunately, so many marriages don't make it to this point.
At this point in my life, I've lived with Doug more than I've lived without him. I honestly cannot even remember life without him and really don't want to. Now, I would love to sit here and say that the last 20 years have been all fairy tales and roses, but that's just not the case. We've had our tough times, like everybody does. But, I can sit here today and say that the word Divorce has never came up. We chose in the beginning to make this work. Sometimes it's been easy, sometimes it's been a fight. But if there's something worth fighting for, than it has to be your spouse. Your family.
To be honest, I married Doug because I knew he was going to be an amazing father. I was right. Now, though, I realize how much more there is to being an amazing spouse than just being good to our kids. It's like he completes me. Now, I know that's one of the most cheezy things to say, but it's true. Doug is everything I'm not. He balances me in a way that makes me a better person. Now, sometimes it drives me crazy, but I know it's what I need in my life.
He's my support. My rock. I know he will steadfastly be there for me no matter what. He loves me unconditionaly. It has taken me a long time and a lot of work to realize that he's with me for good. He loves me that much.
I am so amazed at the man he is. I am so proud of the growth I've seen in him. He's allowing God to work in him in mighty ways. With the work he's done to make himself better, along with the work I've done to make myself better, it's no wonder how much our marriage is thriving right now. I love him more today than ever. There's no one I would rather spend my day with. No one I would rather share my thoughts with. I'm so blessed that I get to call him husband.
We've been blessed with three of the most amazing kids on the planet. I know that a huge part of that is Doug. Having a dad that loves you. That wants to spend time with you. That's so huge! I could not ask for a better dad for my children.
So, I just want to say that I love you babe. More today than ever before. Thanks for putting up with me. I know I was not always the easiest person to live with, but you have stayed by me through thick and through thin. I can't believe the life we get to live. I'm so excited for the next 20 years. I know that with God so firmly in the center, they're going to be unmatchable. God has placed us here, together. There's is no one I would rather be on this journey we call life with than you. I love you so much. More than I can ever put into words.
