Today is our 5th wedding anniversary

I cant believe its been that long already. Seems like just yesterday that George and I were sitting out on the back patio together. We were leaving in the morning to head to NJ for the wedding. That was the same thing. We spent so much time planning the wedding and it seemed so far away, and then bam! Next thing I knew I was shaking and crying my way up to the altar.

By the time we got married, George and I had been through alot of stuff together. Good, bad, and really bad. But no matter what, we were always there for each other. We were each others best friend. Still are. Always will be. And thats the stuff that solid relationships are built on. Its easy to share all the good things together. Thing is that in life, alot of the time it seems like there is more bad than good coming your way. Life is stressful and difficult. Sometimes downright painful. And those are the times when your relationships are truly tested. Thats where it counts. If youre lucky, those times will make your bond stronger than it was before. Many times and many situations dont turn out that way however. People who you thought were sticking with you for the long haul end up bailing out and moving on. It just happens. People move in and out of your life all the time. But hopefully you will eventually find that one special person who is different from all the rest. The one who will stick by you, support you, and love you no matter what. For all time. Thats what I found in George.

The biggest, and by far the most difficult thing for us to deal with as a couple, (and believe me when I say that there have been some real doozies!!!), has been starting a family. What comes so easily to most people, turned into a nightmare for us. Fast forward four and a half years, and here I am typing away while listening to our son snoring away on the baby monitor. For a while there we were thinking that we would never be parents. In a way, I think that our struggles to start a family was a good thing. Granted, I would never want to be there again, and my heart goes out to all of the people who are dealing with it now. But for all that we went through.......all the stress, tears, uncertainty and fear, we came out on the other side much stronger. As a couple and individuals. And we did eventually achieve our goal of becoming mommy and daddy.

It didnt happen as we had thought it would, but I'll tell you something. I wouldnt change a thing now. The journey to Vietnam brought us to Bryan, our beautiful son. George is a great daddy too. He loves his little man with everything he has. Everyday when we get home from work and the babysitter, daddy comes out to the car and gets Bryan out of his carseat. He kisses him and makes him giggle, either by tickling his tummy or tossing him in the air. Bryan gets so excited when he sees George too. They are my two guys, and I love them both more than anything. They fulfill my life in everyway.

To my husband: I love you sweetie. Happy anniversary.