Okay okay, we realize that we’ve probably overused the “blah from Our 10.11.08” naming convention just a bit over the last few days and we promise this will be the last post following this theme. Well, we think it will be the last, guess we really don’t know.
When we first meet with Pastor Dave we were told that we would need to write a few words regarding each other for the wedding. Not entirely sure how these writings would be used we did what made the most sense at the time – put them off until later. Realizing that our wedding homework was still due a few days before the wedding, we both decided to make time and finally answer the following two questions:
- What is it that you most appreciate and love about the person you intend to marry and why do you want to make this sacred covenant with them?
- Tell a story about the person you are going to marry that illustrates what you love about them.
After spending time alone writing the answers for our questions, we felt we were ready to hand in our homework to Pastor Dave. Upon handing in our homework, Pastor Dave told us both that our writing were too wordy and that people would probably drift off and not pay attention. I believe this was the point when we both realized that our reading would be read aloud by Pastor Dave during the ceremony – oh my! Over the next two days – in between all of our other wedding finalizations – we both shorted our writings and resubmitted for approval. Pastor Dave happily approved and would begin preparing to read our writings aloud during our wedding ceremony!
Well, as with everything else, we’ve decided to include these here too. We want to make sure that many years for now we remember the kind and loving words that we shared for one another, allowing us to see how much our love for each other has remained the same but grown at the same time!
What is it that you most appreciate and love about the person you intend to marry and why do you want to make this sacred covenant with them?
Megan’s Writing • Josh’s Writing
Tell a story about the person you are going to marry that illustrates what you love about them.
Megan’s Writing• Josh’s Writing
You’ll notice that in Josh’s writing there are sections crossed out. These are the difference between the first and second, shorter version.
Josh has to be the most understanding & supportive person I have ever known. Through thick and thin – through the daily routine, health, family circumstances, etc – Josh is there, understanding and supportive through whatever the situation is. Even when Josh may not agree 100% he still supports me. Unconditionally he is there for me, without question he would drop everything to be by my side if I need him. Josh’s love for me is love you can see just by looking at him when he is anywhere near me. His eyes have a certain sparkle about them that anyone who sees his eyes can just tell how much he truly does loves me.
I appreciate all aspects of who Josh is as a person. It is difficult to pick what I appreciate and love the most about him because he really is a man like no other. A man who wears his heart on his sleeve, but a man who without question loves unlike any other. Passionate, loyal, respectful – along with understanding, supportive, loving, romantic and don’t forget creative and always keeping me guessing – Josh is the man I choose to spend the rest of my life with.
The love Josh and I share is very special. A love that sometimes I don’t think anyone other than us understands. Sometimes I feel we can read each other’s mind because we are so in-sync with each other’s thoughts and feelings. Josh and I are soul mates and I can’t think of anyone else I would want to spend the rest of my life with. My best friend, lover, confidant, and soul mate, I want to add husband to that list!
🙂 A Package Deal!
For the last couple of days I’ve been sitting staring at this question whenever I’ve had free time and I haven’t been able to write anything. It’s silly to me because as I sat here I tried to reach for the best or most important item about Megan to write about and honestly I couldn’t think of just one. I thought of them all.
I love and appreciate Megan for everything she is and for the person she makes me when I’m with her. Her voice is the voice of a best friend, someone who I can talk to about anything and everything without my best friend taking offense. Her presence – just her being nearby – acts as a calming agent and somehow helps relieve the stresses of the day. Her smile – even if from across a crowded room – captivates me each and every time I see her. Her laugh is intoxicating; I honestly don’t know if there’s a more beautiful sound to hear. Her eyes always prove to me that Megan loves me unconditionally for she looks at me differently than everyone else. Her hands are also there to support me through good times and bad times. Even if the problem is completely unrelated to “us” (let’s say work related), she’s always there offering assistance. Lastly, her heart. Megan always makes me feel loved unconditionally.
Megan continues to love me unconditionally regardless of my sometimes twisted views of the world or my sarcastic sense of humor. I truly believe that she loves me for who I am. She takes the time to know and understand me, my feelings, my wants and desires as a person and her future husband. Then she does everything in her power to either make these wants and desires happen or help me make them happen. She continues to show me this unconditional love by always being at my side. She seems to know when I’m falling and need help and is always there to help pick me up and get me back on my feet. She’s an amazing person and I believe that together we make an amazing team!
Finally Megan and I share the same dream. We share a dream of starting a family together and remaining happily married for many years to come. We’ve had conversations about how many married couples lose their love for each other once children enter the picture and how we can’t let that happen to us. The fact that we can have this and many other conversations about topics that most people don’t want to discuss is great. I appreciate the fact that Megan and I have such an open communication in our relationship that conversations like these can happen. They help build our relationship and make it stronger every day.
When Megan and I first started dating and to this day I nicknamed Megan “My Sunshine” originally not knowing how true this nickname would be. Yes, I could use a flashlight or even a light bulb to see, but without Sunshine nothing is as clear or as a beautiful.
One year ago today, I was at work when I was informed I was needed at the front desk. Approaching the front desk I come to find 3 vases of flowers!!!! All different!!!! The front desk receptionist was in awe at how I received 3 beautiful arrangements of flowers and asked what the occasion was. Being that Josh and I talked about how that day was the one year mark prior to our committing to each other for the rest of our lives, I knew that had to be the reason for all these flowers! Each arrangement had a card attached, so I started with the first a vase of Red Roses and the card read “I”. The second vase was a vase of Gerber Daisies and the card read “Love”. The third vase was an arrangement of Calla Lilies and the card read “You”! Calling Josh shortly after receiving the flowers, I thanked him and told him how he made the day so special for me! He asked if I understood the reasoning for the flowers and asked me to count them. Counting the roses I came to find out there were 10, counting the Gerber Daisies I came to find there were 11, and then counting the Calla Lilies, I came to find that there were 8…. He said get it…. 10/11/08!!! Josh took my favorite flowers, and requested certain colors and came up with the cleaver idea of getting OUR date across through flowers, now isn’t that romantic, sweet, and isn’t he just the best guy anyone could ever ask for!
I didn’t fall for Megan when we first met, we actually became friends. We were friends through work for years, helping each other through difficult times and giving each other a much needed laugh over a work lunch. As fate would have it, our friendship did eventually turn to love. It is a unique feeling to fall in love romantically with the person who you loved as a friend. The person who knows your inner most thoughts and weaknesses can now be supportive at all times and is always there to listen and love. Megan is my best friend and as best friends we are now starting our journey together as husband and wife.
For those of you who don’t remember, Megan’s answer for question two was detailed in the [intlink id=”189″ type=”post”]Gerber Daisies, Red Roses, & Calla Lilies[/intlink] post.
