Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Daily Crossword: All About Joseph

I can't sleep. Too many things are going through my mind. Tonight, however, my thoughts are not about what I have to do tomorrow, nor am I worrying about somebody or having an anxiety attack about school. Tonight, the thoughts running through my head were all about the sweet man laying next to me, snoring away and hogging the bed. So, tonight I have to write about him. I just have this incredible urge to write down everything I'm thinking about because I don't think I've written it all down like this before. And the feeling is so strong within me.

I remember the day he proposed to me so clearly. It was Halloween and my dear cousin Ashley was visiting me at my apartment. I knew Joseph had the ring. I also knew that he was probably going to officially "pop the question" that day, because we were planning a trip to his parents' house for that evening, and it would make breaking the news to them ever-so-convenient. Still, as the day wore on I became anxious that he would propose to me while we were dressed as a zombie bride and groom for the holiday and, to me, that was a little less than ideal. I tried to put the idea aside and suggested that we all go to the canyon for a drive. (Actually, Joseph cleverly implanted the idea in me and somehow convinced me it was my own.) So, we went for a drive and ended up in a pretty place with a little trail. We all decided to hike for a bit and got out of the car. Ashley said she had to stop at the bathroom, so I said I'd wait, but as soon as she was gone Joseph grabbed me by the hand and tried to get me to go up the trail with him. I thought he was being so rude, leaving Ashley by herself! I know that you know where this story is going but, I swear, I somehow had no idea. Even though I had been thinking about it all day, I had no clue that Joseph was about to ask me to be his wife. He convinced me to go by telling me we'd be back in just a minute, so we hiked a bit until we found a pretty little spot to sit down. It wasn't until he had me sit on that rock that I realized what was about to happen! Suddenly I felt anxious. Joseph sat down beside me and told me he wanted to ask me something, at which point I'm quite sure my face turned very red. He pulled a little brown box out of his pocket and opened it, revealing the most beautiful, most perfect solitary diamond ring in the world. He asked me to marry him. And I said yes. I think I yelled it, actually.

And our wedding day, what a marvelous day. I only had eyes for him; he only had eyes for me. And I'd never seen a more handsome man. Our first anniversary is in less than two weeks. I can't believe it has already been a year, yet I can't believe it has only been a year. It seems like Joseph has always been here with me because it's hard to imagine my life without him.


He's the smartest person I know. He's the most generous, loving, capable person I've ever met. He is my best friend and the person I love more than any other in this big, wide world. He is the most beautiful and radiant person I've ever seen. He always has time for me and I know that I am his best friend, too. I have so much comfort in knowing that he loves me and always will. Our sweet Oliver is so lucky to have the best father in the world, and I know all of our children will adore him. He does so much for me and our family and I could not be more blessed. I tell him often (though not often enough) that I am so happy he picked me. He always says he's so happy I picked him too. I can tell him everything, and I do. He does the same for me. I trust and love him with all of my heart.

Joseph, thank you for being the best husband and companion a girl could ever hope for. You are the most precious part of my life and every day I spend with you is absolutely beautiful. I love you.