One Year
My Love –
I truly can't believe we're already celebrating one year of marriage. It seems like yesterday that you surprised me and wanted to marry me at that very moment. That night, and the days that followed, turned out to be one of the greatest times of my life. The week in Bora Bora with you was one that I will never forget (nor will I forget the incredibly painful sunburn I brought home). When I made love to you in that tropical paradise, I felt like you and I were the only two people in the world. Your exquisite body beneath mine, looking into your beautiful brown eyes – I will cherish that time with you forever.
You were my rock when hard times hit so early on in our marriage. You were all I could think about when I first learned I was sick and needed surgery. The thought of not having many wonderful years with you scared me more than I've ever been. But we got through it. You stood by me and were patient while I needed time to get back to normal. I will be grateful for that for the rest of my life. I'm so grateful for you each and every day.
When I think about the people of this city we live in, I always think how they can't wait for a sunny day. They cherish those rare days and say the sun makes them happier. But I cherish the cloudless nights when I can see the moon. Because when I see the moon, I instantly think of you, and it makes me the happiest man alive. I'd live with clouds in the sky everyday if it meant seeing the moon every night. It reminds me of our love for each other and how lucky I am to call you my wife.
Daphne, thank you for this last year. I can probably never put into words what it has meant to me. You are my entire world. Sometimes I still have to pinch myself just to make sure this is real life. I spent so many years wondering what it would be like to be your lover, companion, and best friend. Let me tell you – it has been better than I could have ever imagined. I love you to the moon and back.
Forever yours,
Niles
My dearest Niles,
Here we are one year later. It's gone so fast that it seems like yesterday. And while we don't have pictures to look back on our day, every day in my mind, I relive the moment that I became your wife. It truly was the best day of my life. Your vows were the most beautiful things anyone has ever said to me. I will never forget you calling me your "one true love". There's no doubt in my mind that you are my one true love.
I thought I knew what love was before I fell for you. I thought I knew what it was to care for someone so much that you couldn't live without them. I was so wrong. Falling in love with you taught me what love really is. Because I simply know that living without you is something I never want to do. When you had your surgery, I was more afraid I had ever been in me life. When you opened those beautiful blue eyes of yours after your procedure, I simply knew we were going to be okay. Every time I look into your eyes I see love, and I also see it looking back at me.
Thank you for always being patient. I know it hasn't been easy living with my mother, but it means so much to me that you continue to be so welcoming. Believe me, I know that my family isn't easy to deal with. But you put my needs above yours, and I want you to know how thankful I am for everything you do. When we have the house back to ourselves, I want to show you how thankful I am for you in every room :)
When I found that silly dragon Roz gave you in your closet last year, I had to do a double take. I instantly knew it was something you would never purchase, and when you told me the story behind it, I couldn't believe it. I know you don't believe in my visions, but I did see a man with a dragon after confiding in you about my other visions all those years ago. I certainly didn't need that to happen to confirm that you are the love of my life, but it makes me smile every time I think about it. Niles, you are the absolute love of my life, and I want you to know it every day. You make me feel safe, sexy, and loved. Thank you for that. I love you so much and can't wait to see what the next year brings.
XoXo –
Daphne