It’s just another birthday right? well it really is, but for some reason I’m a lot more reflective this year. It seems year after year we deal with something we never saw coming. No matter what Dean is always by my side. He always has been.
Years ago, a young teenager in love, I actually prayed that God would give me Dean in my life for then and always. I dont know why back then I was so intent on it, maybe because he was the one boy who didnt want what all the others guys wanted from me. Maybe because he respected me and even then I knew he was a keeper! He could always make me laugh (and still does) and I always feel safe in his arms.
For awhile I gave my heart to others before Dean and I ended up together on this path, a path that leads to today. These last few weeks as I’ve suffered with some hard things I realized none of those guys would have stuck by my side through all of this. There are folks that believe in divorce and those who believe in marriage. Dean and I firmly are pro-marriage, til death do us part. Although we know it will probably been sooner than later for me, we know that we are in it til the end. the good the bad the ugly.
So while this is just another day, it’s a day I celebrate the man who stole my heart all those years ago. A man who is a wonderful father, the best I’ve ever known. A wonderful supportive husband, even, or rather especially on the hard days. He works hard so I dont have to, because I cant and because it’s better for the kids.
I know my life wouldn’t be the same without him in it, and I thank God for blessing me with Dean and for helping us stick through it all, today and always. Happy Birthday honey!
