Three Years

Jon and I have been married three years this Wednesday. It's really hard to put into words how thankful I am for him, but I'd like to try.
I didn't expect to meet Jon when I did, but I'm so glad I did. It was a really weird time in my life. I was in the process of getting out of an unhealthy relationship, and for the first time in my life, questioning everything I had always believed about God, His goodness, and His love for me. (Not the ideal candidate for a new relationship.)
I'm still not sure why Jon fell in love with me. But I'm so glad he did. Through my relationship with Jon, I have learned about love, trust, acceptance, and grace. I believe that God brought him into my life at the exact right time, even though it didn't seem that way then.
The past three years have been difficult in many ways. Jon has been by my side through it all. He was there when my dad had cancer and went through intense chemotherapy the first year we were married. He happily helped my parents with everything they needed, from moving in a big chair so my dad could be comfortable, to taking my dad to the doctor when my mom and I couldn't. We spent many days and nights at their place, because that was where I wanted to be. I know it was hard, but Jon never made me feel that he would rather be anywhere else but there with us.
Jon was by my side and supportive when I struggled with panic attacks and we had to come home from vacation early instead of going to Lake Tahoe. He didn't make me feel bad; he simply took care of me and wanted me to feel better.
He was a rock, not only for me, but for my family too, when we were told that my sister Becca most likely had a brain tumor and would need surgery. He was calm and strong, and spoke words of truth and encouragement when we we needed them most.
I look back on those times, and truly wonder how I would have gotten through them without this amazing man walking through them with me.
Of course, there have been so many good times, along with the hard. I am proud to say that we have developed a stronger friendship, kindled a deeper passion, and fallen more deeply in love these past three years. We have learned how to fight better, and how to love sweeter. We have gone from a couple, to a family of three, and in that, our love and commitment to each other have been multiplied beyond measure.

I look back on our wedding day, almost three years ago, and thank God. For knowing me and what I needed, loving me unconditionally, and blessing me with an incredible husband. I'm. so. thankful.

Happy Anniversary, Jonnyboy.