I married the most wonderful man on the planet for 4 years ago today. We have been through things that have tested our strength, our faith and our patience and I think we've come through with flying colors! One month after we were married Joe was hurt on the job (crushed a bone in the middle of his ankle) and was out of work for about a year. Financially this seemed like it was going to be impossible. We survived and came out stronger in the end. A year later and after several weeks on bed rest, I gave birth to a perfect little boy who is now the joy of our family (siblings included). Joe's mother passed away peacefully in a nursing home. Then in July of last year, just as things seemed to be settling into some normalcy I stroked. Joe has been my strength. He has never faulted me for things I thought I couldn't do. He always encourages me to try again and he doesn't let anyone try to take advantage of me. Without him and my babies I know things wouldn't be the same.

After having such a bad experience the first time around, I didn't think I could ever love a man the way that I love Joe. He is my rock, my everything, my best friend. He has never taken me for granted and since the stroke he is even more protective of me.

I want the whole world to know how much I love my husband and how much I apreciate him. I'm the luckiest girl alive :happydance: