Seven Years

Love is amazing. It's beautiful, joyful, painful, jubilant, exhausting, rewarding, sad, and gracious. For ten years, I've loved a very special person. My right hand guy, my greatest supporter, my strength in times of darkness, and the father to the most beautiful children I know. I wouldn't have this incredible life without you by my side. Seven years today, my prayers were answered when I had the opportunity to marry the man I had asked God for. Little did I know, that our blossoming friendship would become more. Everyday, through good moments and bad, you've kept our love going. Believed in us when I was scared to, and we both came out stronger, braver, and more resilient when life threw us some curve balls. To this day, there are still some moments, when I see you, I get flutters in my gut, and overcome with giggles--because I DID marry my best friend--the guy that bought me oj almost everyday, the same guy that made walks to Walgreens a fun outing, and had faith in me when fear struck. You also happen to be a wonderful, forgiving, loving, patient, and fun Father. Our kids are blessed to have you as their father figure. You have a huge heart, are a generous and kind son, brother, and friend.

Seven years may not seem long in the grand scheme of life, but what we have lived and created, it's Beyond Beautiful. Mahal kita. 

photo by Akiko

p.s. Belated Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures out there. You are an integral part of your child's/children's lives each and every moment.