10 years of Happiness

I have to admit when I met my wife I wasn't sure what direction it would go. Should I call her or just do as I normally do, not call. I made the right decision, I called her a few days later. The cool off time. Not too long, not too short. When I called her, I asked her out for dinner and drinks afterwards. I had a great time and for once I felt a real connection. You know when you date and you try to find a spark? You have to go out a few times to see where the feelings are going. What kind of things you have in common? It took only the one date. She had this smile that was infectious. She had the best laugh. I even remember the jokes that I made and she laughed at. We danced, I smiled, I was already falling. I didn't really know that I was falling then but I know it now. How could one date make me feel this way? It was like knowing someone you knew from childhood. But I just met her. WOW. So we started dating. A few dates and spending time with this woman, I felt something that I have never felt before, LOVE! I fell in love with her. She made me feel special. She made me nervous. She made me happy. True happiness for the first time in my life. We continued dating and I asked her to marry me on the 4th of July in 2000. It was a hot and trying time for her family, and mine as well. I was nervous about asking her, and when she said," This is the worst 4th of July ever!!!!" I was a wreck on the inside. When the time was right and the fireworks were flying I got to one knee looked into her eyes and asked her that question of love. Will You Marry Me? It was magical. Time stood still and the tears in her eyes. The fireworks in the distance. I couldn't stand the wait. She said yes. On September 11, 2001 we witnessed one of the worst days for The United States of America. The towers hit, the planes crashing, the people dying, the Twin Towers collapsing. A day I will never forget. A little over a month before our wedding. We were sad, nervous, and anxious. With all of the tragedy going on in the world could we get all of our loved ones together to celebrate what was supposed to be one of the best days of our lives together. We did. On October 19, 2001 I married my best friend. The one person that I could tell my deepest darkest secrets to. The one person I want to spend the rest of my life with. The one person that would be there for the best of times and the worst of times. You know looking back at all of the times that we have had since that day, I wouldn't trade any of them. My wife has made me stronger than I could ever have imagined. She is the reason that I live. She has made me happy for our 10 years together. I could not have asked for a better partner, a better friend, a better wife. After 10 years together it seems like days. I cannot believe 10 years have past. I am a happy man today. I am a better man today. I love you Lisa Bernal. You are my everything. I hope you have a wonderful anniversary my wife. I love you, I love you, I love you.