26 June 2016
Dear Love,
I won't let our sixth year together pass without writing you a note to thank you for spending the last 12 months and the past six years with me. Yes, it's been six years since we've exchanged our vows and you could really say 'how time flies'. Six years ago, it was just the two of us- not against the world, but as one of the millions of couples who wanted to continue the tradition of love by accepting each other as partners for life. Now, we have the most beautiful baby in the world with us as a testament of our love, as a constant reminder of God's endless love. I couldn't ask for more from the Lord but his continued guidance and protection for our family.
I'm sure you will agree with me that everyday of our married life is a challenge for both of us. A challenge that I'm more than willing to take so that we could live the rest of our lives together. We fight, we make up, we fight again and we make up again. Sometimes it gets the better of us but I am glad that after 72 months, we are still firmly standing side by side. There have been lots of challenges lately. There have been a lot of problems cast our way, a lot of obstacles towards our dream. Sometimes I falter, sometimes you fall, sometime we stumble together. Amidst all of these hindrances, I can't help but thank the Lord that we are on the same team, the same boat, the same direction. Even though we paddle with different rhythm at times, I'm happy we still face the waves together. Thank you. I may be a Captain, and the captain of the boat but you, my Love, is my compass, and most of the time, the wind that blows on the sail.
Thank you for Ruthie. She's growing up really fast that sometimes, I wish she'd just stay still- small enough to fit my arms, light enough so I can carry her all the time on my shoulders. Soon she will outgrow us. As her father, it's my ardent wish she'd grow up with the same values We learned from our elders, the values We hold on to. Therefore, I commit myself to you and to her- to be your guide, protector, provider, and best friend. Thank you for bringing her up prepared for the world, ready and equipped to face whatever comes her way. I'm sorry for not agreeing with you all the time, but I hope you notice that at the end of the day, I still let you win. I hope you let me win once in a while too. It feels good to win right?
Today is one of the many days I'd let you win without a fight. I concede that today is your day hence you are the boss according to Ruth. We will do what you want to do and go where you want to go. I'll convince Ruthie to give you a great day which means we are under your control. We will try not to give you a lot of headaches. Instead, we will try to give you more reasons to smile and be thankful for all your blessings.
Thank you for the last six years. One more year and we would've crossed the 7th year mark (which I don't really believe in). Thank you for everything. I'm once again looking forward to the many adventures we will have together. I'm looking forward to another year of long drives and cheap thrills, museums, old houses, beaches and what-have-you. Let's do. Let's go. And please do remember The Kevin Bacon Rule okay?
Happy Anniversary. I love you.
Jim
