8 Year Anniversary Vows

To My Deadliest Catch,
Eight years ago I walked down that aisle with my eyes and heart focused on you. I had so many hopes and dreams, so many plans. Though some of those "plans" have changed, my love for you has grown in a way I truly never thought possible. This past year, you have stood out as a Man among Men. Walking through this year has allowed me to see what an amazing father and friend you are - to me. You bring such joy to my life and to the lives of our children. I can't believe I get to live this adventure with you!!! These are my eighth year vows to you.

I love you.

In the future there will be days when I don't want to.

I commit those days to our Father, as His love has been proven faithful.

I will honor our marriage covenant.

I will laugh at your dorkiness

Watch Star Wars even though I hate it

And give you a swift kick when you need it

I am your biggest fan.

I will ponder in my heart

All of the sweet, subtle ways you lead our family

In your quiet time prayers

In your gentle leadership

In your forgiveness

In the strength you offer me

In your loving parenting

The way you provide for us

The way you step in when I am overwhelmed

I will affirm you often.

I will not be a perfect wife

But I commit to being a work in progress

Walking forward in my relationship with the Lord

Healing wounds that have held me back.

I will take risks with you.

I will fail with you, I will succeed with you.

I will encourage you to walk out your dreams

I will dream.

I will love you loud

With lots of hugs and kisses

With looks only between us

I commit to our relationship above our children, family, and friends.

On this day I give you my heart again

I choose you again

and again.

I love you.

I wouldn't trade any part of the journey. Not even the flooded, mold-infested house with the dead fish.

Happy 8.