Danielle,
While you’ve been doing your “April project” (which I know has been hard for you), I’ve been doing my own project.
I don’t know if you noticed or not, but I took Wednesdays this month off from FB. I know it’s been a problem in both our lives and I wanted to cut back. Not only cut back, I wanted to help you out in different ways and just show you how much I love you.
I also realized today (04/04) that I wanted to tell you WHAT I love about you. I don’t think I’ve ever been very specific about it, and I want these notes to serve as something you can look back on whenever you need a little pick me up 🙂
04/04
I love your passion for life. I know that’s kind of vague and covers a lot of areas, but it’s true. You are an inspiration to me in that area. You are loud, opinionated, fiercely loyal, a go getter, and so much more. You don’t do anything half-heartedly. I love that about you. You stick to what you believe, and don’t let others’ opinions sway you. You are a strong woman. You are a strong mom. You are a strong photographer. You are a strong wife. You are a strong best friend.
I am incredibly blessed that God allowed me to cross paths with you. You are my true love. I really don’t know what I’d do without you (probably forget stuff all the time and have no one to help me remember 😉 )
Thank you for helping me be strong in my own beliefs, for encouraging me in my writing, and for supporting me, even when it’s tough. I know I can face anything with you in my corner.
I love your passion.
04/11
I love that you push me to be a better person. I also hate it many times, but I mostly love it 🙂 You have a challenging personality about you. Meaning anyone who spends time with you will be challenged in their way of thinking, in a good way. You have a personality that compels people to change. To take a hard look at themselves and evaluate themselves.
I love that you have made me and are making me into the man I am today. I love (hate) that you don’t accept “I don’t know”. You force me to look at why I do what I do, even when it hurts and I don’t want to.
04/18
I love that you put time into us. I love that you have planned a special getaway – just for us. I love that, even after almost 8 years of marriage, you keep things spicy, fresh and new. I love that. I love knowing that I can go on a 13 hour car ride with my best friend and have some of the best conversation ever. Seriously, who does that?
We do. I love that about you. And about us.
04/25
I love that you chose ME. I love that you still choose me, over anyone and anything else. It means the world to me. I know we’ve had some (who am I kidding – many) bumps along the way, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I love knowing that no matter what you ALWAYS have my back. Even during times when we’re not seeing eye to eye. I know that you will always support and love me. That means the world to me.
Even though making this little experiment kind of blew up in my face a bit, I just want you to know that I love you. That you are the most important person/woman in my life and will always be. I want you to feel safe and secure in my love.
Are you kidding me? It is soooo not nice to make me cry at work, again. Shame on you…articulate you! Blessings to both you and Dani. You make a great pair!!!
i love you. so much. thank you for writing this for me and for loving me.