Friday, February 13, 2009

Dear Valentine,


I am the luckiest girl in all the world that you chose me to be your valentine!


Nine years ago today, you asked me to marry you!


Our wedding was amazing and I was in love.


But I had no idea that I could love you more and more each day. Through the joys and sorrows of each day of our marriage, our love has been strengthened!


We shared our college graduation day!


You encouraged me to go on adventures that I wasn't sure I wanted. But I grew as a person and we grew as a couple.


You encouraged me to try new foods that I never thought I would enjoy.


We laughed about the "simple" things.


Our faith has grown together, and you have always been a great example to me.


We have spent hours traveling the world and making lasting memories.



And have seen cities I never dreamed of seeing.


Your sense of humor has helped make it joyful-- even in the face of adversity. Facing what life might be like without you, strengthened my love for you, and has made me NEVER take even a day for granted.


I prayed for an extension of your life so I could see you be a silly Daddy. I knew you would be great!


Even though you have yet to have any sons, our girls adore you as much as I do!


You work so hard to advance your education and to support our family. You have kept your smile through your trials.

Together we have seen God's beautiful creations.


And welcomed three of them into our home!


You are my go-to guy. My anchor. My stable force.


My best friend! I love you forever and am so happy to be married to you!! Happy Valentine's Day!

5 comments:

Mom T said...

Wow! You brought tears to my eyes Jeni. Dave, nobody deserved a finer tribute than you received from your sweetheart today. Jeni is so blessed, and so are we to have you in our family. We often say, if Lauren and Toni (and I) could just find another Dave or Josh.... But I also know you know that you are the luckiest guy in the world to have Jeni in your life!

Heather said...

You made me cry! You two are such a great couple!

Anita said...

You made me cry too! So sweet:0)

Allison said...

Awesome love post Jeni! You guys are the cutest couple and I appreciate Dave bringing some humor into my Sunday School class!

Trish and Matt said...

OK, I got teary, too. What a fun love letter!