Our Anniversary

When we were first married and for the 3 years that followed, we studied for finals together, stayed up late playing games and talking all summer long, made crazy trips home (22 hours) without sleeping longer than our car would stay warm at a truck stop, dreamed of all of the things that we would one day be able to accomplish, and managed a checkbook that rarely went over a few thousands dollars (and only after a long summer) and sometimes managed to carry no more than few cents. I cheered from the sidelines for years as Steve pursued the coveted sac from the defensive line. It put us through college. All the while, with special permission, I took more credits each semester than normally permitted in order to graduate in three and half years so that we would finish together.

Now, 8 years later, these are but faint memories as we live on the other side of the world raising two children and preparing for a third in a few short weeks. We are living the life that we so often dreamed of and discussed. We are where we have always wanted to be at this stage in our life. Traveling, making a difference, and raising happy, healthy children, while still enjoying staying up too late together.

Steve, thank you for a wonderful 8 years filled with lots of love, laughter, and growth. Thank you for working so hard for your family and for your country. I love you.