On Marriage
May 22, 2007
If someone asked me today what my mission statement is as a wife, I would tell them it is to wholly love my husband, to support him, to encourage him. I want him to die (not yet) knowing that there was someone who adored him, who treasured him, who wanted nothing more than to see him succeed in his career, in his friendships, as a father, and as a spouse. Especially as a spouse.
I never knew when I was single that I would feel this way.
I never knew that one day when I married, I would leave the door open when I showered, or that it (mostly) wouldn't bother me if my husband walked in while I was peeing.
I’d always heard that you should marry your best friend, but my best friends had always been girls, and I certainly didn’t want to marry them. I never knew that a man could know me so well. So … perfectly.
I'm glad I've found one that can. And does. And will.
(Happy Anniversary, Roger.)
Comments
I love you Babe! Thank you for sharing your life with me. I hope this is just the beginning! Happy 3rd Anniversary!
Posted by: Roger | May 22, 2007 02:22 PM
PS. I'll try to do a better job of knocking on the bathroom door before walking in on you. :o)
Posted by: Roger | May 22, 2007 02:26 PM
awwwwww.
Posted by: Jenn | May 22, 2007 03:09 PM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JES
Posted by: Holly | May 22, 2007 03:39 PM
Your wedding was beautiful. I love that picture. Happy anniversary. Mine is June 18, 19 years. I love my husband more than I thought possible. I'm having a blonde moment, we were at each others weddings, that is cool. But mine was 16 years before yours.
Posted by: Susan | May 22, 2007 04:17 PM
What a gorgeous picture (and such beautiful words to go along with them). Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Janssen | May 22, 2007 04:49 PM
Awww, that was a very sweet post. And such a beautiful picture! Happy Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple. May you have many more happy years before you.
Sometimes when I get annoyed with my husband, I stop and think about all the things we have in common, how well we know eachother, how we are such good friends. And then I think about how fortunate I am to have him. Even through the bumpy times, we've prevailed and are now nearing 8 years. Eight! I can't believe it myself.
Posted by: Chiada | May 22, 2007 04:50 PM
AWWWWW Happy Anniversary, you two.
Posted by: Heather B. | May 22, 2007 05:02 PM
WOW, I love that picture. You two are a gorgeous couple. Happy Anniversary and may there be many, many more.
Posted by: Jurgen Nation | May 22, 2007 05:10 PM
Yay! Look at how cute you two are? And how cute is that that he commented on your blog? Awww! Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Julianna | May 22, 2007 06:17 PM
What a sweet picture!
Posted by: Heather | May 22, 2007 09:06 PM
What a sweet picture!
Posted by: Heather | May 22, 2007 09:06 PM
Happy Anniversary!!
I like the photo. You and your husband make a beautiful couple. Roger's comment is sweet.
Posted by: PrettyInTheCity | May 22, 2007 09:06 PM
A gift.
That is truly a gift.
I love mine the same way.
Any man that can watch me push out three kids and still call my body his own ... THAT is the man for me!
Posted by: OMSH | May 22, 2007 10:54 PM
What a gorgeous picture and beautiful post. Happy anniversary!
Posted by: -R- | May 22, 2007 11:10 PM
that's so sweet!! Happy Anniversary!
(i still dont like for people to see me pee!:))
Posted by: Mrs. M | May 23, 2007 07:51 AM
Happy Anniversary to a couple that is perfect for each other and such a testament of love and marriage to me. :)
Posted by: Katie | May 23, 2007 09:00 AM
What an adorable post! You guys are so cute. I love that photo. :)
Posted by: Zandria | May 23, 2007 09:26 AM
Wow, what an amazing picture... you were a breathtaking bride! Happy anniversary! :)
Posted by: girl from florida | May 23, 2007 11:27 AM
How beautiful!! (the picture and the post). My 6th anniversary is Sunday. We share a wonderful month!
Posted by: CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela | May 23, 2007 11:46 AM
Just lovely. Happy anniversary!
I've been meaning to tell you that I didn't think it was weird at all that you wanted to stop by my church on your way to Roti Grill. I'm glad you found it! In fact, let's plan a lunch.
Posted by: Spring | May 23, 2007 01:53 PM
What a fantastic mission statement ... makes me feel like I should be in the other room talking to my husband rather than reading up on blogs ... what a pickle to be in.
Posted by: Em | May 23, 2007 06:57 PM
Ooooh, beautiful picture!
Posted by: Kari | May 23, 2007 10:57 PM
awww such a sweet post!
Happy Anniversary! Beautiful photo..
Posted by: mitzh | May 24, 2007 08:36 AM
Great post Jes and Happy Anniversary to both of you. I love you guys to pieces and once again I am so glad we are not just friends, but close friends.
Much Love!
Posted by: eddo | May 24, 2007 10:15 AM
Thanks. Now I'm teary-eyed at work.
This post is so sweet. And that picture? I LOVE IT!!! It's gorgeous. If you haven't already, frame it and put it on every.single.wall in your apartment. Seriously.
Posted by: my life is brilliant | May 24, 2007 01:29 PM
Oh -- and happy anniversary! :)
Posted by: my life is brilliant | May 24, 2007 01:30 PM
I remember, when I first started reading your blog, your blog title was "Just Say Yes" and there was a picture of you and Roger on your wedding day. You must have changed it for your 1st anniversary or something. I was IN LOVE with your wedding picture and how wonderfully happy you looked and decided that I MUST read about this person's life. And so I did. :)
Happy anniversary, sweetie!!!
Posted by: Courtney | May 24, 2007 03:54 PM
I just read this to my husband, who I will have been married to for one year on May 27th. I felt the need to delurk to comment that I know exactly how you feel...and wonder every day that I was able to find such an amazing friend and husband.
Love the pic, too! We have a similar one of my hubby kissing the top of my head. (We have a much bigger height difference than the two of you, I can see. *laughs*)
Posted by: jess | May 24, 2007 07:51 PM
Gorgeous picture, beautiful post. Happy anniversary, Jes!
Posted by: metalia | May 27, 2007 03:05 PM
Since metalia said exactly what I was thinking, I'd just like to echo her words:
gorgeous picture, beautiful post, and happy anniversary!
Posted by: Lia | May 30, 2007 07:24 AM
Jes, that was beautiful. And that picture! Breathtaking. Truly.
Posted by: Lena | May 30, 2007 10:33 PM
I'm surely late to the anniversary well-wishing, but happy! day for you two. I loved this post. So beautiful Jes.
Posted by: kerrianne | June 1, 2007 06:41 PM