Jeff,
As our 10th wedding anniversary quickly approaches I wanted to reflect on our life together. I wish I could say it was easy and we never lost our way. We started off just like any young newlywed couple. We knew our love would last forever and we were ready to conquer the world.
Since I met you, there is a quote you’ve kept in your wallet that says, “if your life is free of failures, then you’re not taking enough risks.” As a deliberate person I avoid risks at all costs. I always thought I wanted a life of predictability. Looking back on our time together I now realize how much I am attracted to the pandemonium you bring. Our life together has been a big adventure full of twists and turns!
Three months into the marriage you swept me away for a two week camping trip in the Olympic Peninsula. That trip was the catalysts for our move to Seattle. We were young and in love. We didn’t have jobs or a place to live. We just knew we were going to make it work and we did.
Through the years we experienced our triumphs and trials. Our highs included getting settled with jobs, our condo, and cars. We were blessed with our amazing son. We enjoyed trips to Mexico, Hawaii, and a road trip on the pacific coast hwy leading us to San Francisco and Yosemite. I have joyful memories of all our camping and hiking trips together.
We also had our share of lows. We’ve dealt with debilitating chronic pain, migraines and depression. We had many loved ones passed away. We’ve struggled financially. We persevered through years of infertility. There were times when we were ready to give up on each other. There were days when we looked around and thought how did I end up here? This was not the life I envisioned so many years ago but through it all I never once stopped loving you.
As we prepare to enter the next chapter of our life I want you to know how much I love you! I am so excited we are expecting our second child in May. I can’t imagine a more special way to celebrate our 10th anniversary than the gift of finding out our baby’s gender. I’m exciting to brace a new life together!
Love,
Andrea