Anniversary

My love,

I know you can't read this right now, but I have no doubt you will soon.

This is the day on which I committed to make your life part of mine, forever. I swore that your lips would be the last ones to touch mine. I promised to love you no matter what may come our way. And with everything that has happened over the last seventeen days, I want you to know that I still view that decision as the best I ever made.

Sure, this isn't the way I had pictured spending our anniversary, but considering that there was a time recently when I didn't know if I'd get to spend this day with you, I'll take it!

I would never wish a stroke on my worst enemy, much less on the man I love. However, I do think there has been some good that's come from this. You always thought I loved you--now you know I do. You always hoped I'd be there for you if you weren't able to take care of yourself--now you know I will be there. If this was a test, I think our marriage passed with flying colors.

I know we will come out of this stronger than we ever were before. I know we'll have many more years together. And I know that we'll continue to handle what life throws at us with grace and with love.

I love you. Today more than yesterday. Tomorrow more than today. Forever.