On this day, I surrendered. 

I fell for you and into you as a haven for my bruised heart and soul. 

On this day, I had already been widowed, divorced from an abuser, and a single mother for six years. 
This man married me and chose to be a father to my daughter. 
To her, he is Daddy. 

We began again. 

There is so much behind these photos. 
So much life already lived. 
So many scars.
And yet we believed we could have the fairy tale.

We moved cities, had two more children, live at the ocean, and are having an absolute blast. 

On this day, we said yes to one another and to all that life has to offer. 
Living this life with you, my love, has been the greatest reward. 

Happy Anniversary!!
To many, many more…
I love you.