On Valentines' weekend in 2007, I went on my first dinner date with Rich. Our first date had been two months prior. As crazy as I was about him then, I've come to appreciate him so much more in these past four years. I have been so blessed to have married a man who loves me no matter what, is forever laughing with me, stays as a steady as a rock through life's ups and downs, works unbelievably hard--not only to provide life's necessities, but also the things he knows or thinks I "want," and who remains my best friend. He puts up with me when I am cranky, makes fun of me when I am being ridiculous, laughs at me when I being a snot, and reminds me what life is truly about. He has even learned how to kindly co-habitate with my obnoxiously demanding and crabby chihuahua. :)
Since we moved to Fort Lauderdale, not knowing a soul out here, we have built the most amazing life together. God has blessed us with great friends, a one-in-a-million church, and even put some college friends just an hour away. :) We had such a great Valentines' weekend together--and my sweet valentine got me an outrageously adorable bag that he knew I would love. :) So I guess to my list of the things I love about my sweetheart, I will have to add "amazing gifter!!" I have so much enjoyed spending the weekend celebrating us--each year adds new depth to our relationship that makes "us" just that much better!
Happy Valentines' Day!
