For Better or For Worse

Exactly 8 years ago tonight I got to marry the man of my dreams.  I know it sounds funny, but the night I met Graham, I was hooked.  I knew he was something fabulous and I knew he would mean something to me.  What exactly, I didn't know.  But now I do...

Graham is my best friend, my go to person, the one I count on to cheer me up and to hear me vent and to tell me he's proud of me and to definitely tell me when I'm messing up. 

He knows the real me and still loves me. 

Graham is my backbone when I can't find the strength to do what I need to do.  I would definitely not be the person I am today without him.  He has taught me that I am something great and I am someone worth a voice.  He has encouraged me through some really difficult times and has been there every time I have failed or succeeded.

He is the Father of our beautiful daughter.  And he isn't just a Father, he's a Daddy.  One who gets out there and plays with his kid and her friends.  Not only does he do this for his own child; he comes to school and is there for my students' who may not have this kind of interaction.  Or those who do but just love to play. 

I have always been an optimistic person; but not until I met Graham was I someone who fought to make the positive outcome I wanted, happen.  Graham is the strongest, most optimistic, biggest hard head, stubborn, fighter I know.  He has almost never given up and taken no for an answer.  As miserable as his life is right now, he wants to be here and is continuing to fight to make it. 

Thank you God for giving me him.  Thank you for giving us support and comfort.  Many times I feel as if we don't deserve it and I don't understand it, but I am so grateful for it.  Please continue to be with us.

Yep - it's a Twinkie and Hostess Cupcake Groom's Cake