Our Life Continues to Change But Some Things Always Remain!

I've been thinking so much about our life journey together lately, maybe as this is the time of year we met.

I met my husband while we were both attending the same university. We lived on campus just buildings apart. We met through mutual friends and it was truly like the day I met him I felt something.

Was it love at first sight? Meh. I don't know but I was always cautious of guys because of my trauma background and this guy just made me feel at ease and safe immediately. I felt compelled to talk and connect more with him.

Before I knew it it was November. We had been friends for about 2 months and he asked the question...want to be my girlfriend? He created a fun poster, covered it in sticky notes with a romantic quote and knocked on my door.

Long..long story short I of course said yes to this very sweet, goofy, amazing guy!

We took our first ever couple picture after being together for nearly 2 months (Christmas time).

He was the opposite of anyone I had ever dated before or knew. He respected me. He helped me grow as an independent woman. He helped me find my voice and start doing motivational speaking for child abuse awareness and prevention!

We were there for each other and cared deeply for each other. After quite a while (because we both took the word very seriously) we were realizing and saying we loved each other. I had stressful days and would come back to notes like this and you have to read it and know that is truly an amazing man!

We truly had so much fun together always. I met his family and spent a solid hour talking to his dad about faith. I enjoyed their family very much. They all accepted me and welcomed me as a member of their family. They literally showed me a world I knew existed but never imagined seeing!

We bonded so much over this cruise as boyfriend and girlfriend (though I knew the ring was bought. Heehee) as well as I with his family!

I mean look at the sweet cute couple after years of their own journey together that I got to enjoy so much time with! Of course they have their moments (so do we) but the love that they exude for each other is forever such a precious thing!

That same year (2 years together) in November again he proposed. The trifecta of love he called it was a 3 day showering of love and devotion that ended with the ultimate question...Will you marry me? Absolutely!

I couldn't believe I was so blessed to be with this guy! And now we were engaged! He was my fiance....just awe.

We kept growing together and enjoying our life as an engaged couple and 2 years after the proposal we got married. 4 years together and we were finally going to be husband and wife.

Many have told us that was a long time, long engagement even, but we have enjoyed every minute together. There was never a question if I would marry this man! We just enjoyed all the time we had as we grew.

Our wedding day was filled with so much joy, celebration, and pure fun!

The support he has had for me has known no bounds as he and his family were there for me as I graduated our college that same year. I was the commencement speaker and his mom sat there going over everything with me!

I was able to support him as well as he graduated the following year!

We had plenty of stress put on our relationship the next two years as I attended my masters program. But again he was always supporting me and helping me reach any and every goal I desired! We also lost his grandfather during that time. It was quite hard even for me as I had grown so very close to him as my own grandfather. He taught me what true unconditional love was!

It was another college graduation and again I was so proud to be selected as our graduate speaker! Something I never could've done without my husband's support!

Despite life stresses and the inevitable development of life we haven't changed from that amazing fun couple that met and acted corny in our matching couple attire!

Of course some things have changed. Our looks. Our family dynamic.Our residence. 2 years after we were wed we were announcing we were expecting our first baby boy!

But even with this ever changing life the love we have had for each other just grows so much and makes me feel so full and truly blessed!

As I sit here pondering how our life will change even more after finally getting used to being a family of 3 come the new year as a family of 4 I am reminded that no matter what it will be another great adventure that we will conquer and enjoy together!