You know, I have almost been married for seven years now to my sweetheart Vinny. April 26th is the perfect day for a wonderful anniversary. The only thing bad about it, is that I didn't find him years ago. He is all that is good and to be cherished.
Our home has always been called "Always something" but lately I have been wondering if it should be called something more like "In times of trouble." Jeffrey Holland had a great quote for that which I keep in my scriptures to remind me that in times of trouble if we could only see angels and chariots of fire coming at reckless speed to our defense... I LOVE that quote (and of course I am paraphrasing.)
Our time in Raleigh has been hard. Not because we haven't met wonderful friends, quite the contrary. But our Stake President had a vision that he would see the day that many would be left without jobs - and he was concerned enough to call a full time missionary couple to a mission out here to help with this problem. We have been one of the ones hit... and though we came out to "help family" with a job.. it has not turned out to what we hoped it would be.
We don't know where life will take us or roll with us yet. But, as I look at my sweetheart's face, as he comes through the door, telling me about yet another missionary experience that he had this morning, and the service that he seems to always be doing for SOMEONE, my heart still skips a beat, and the beat goes on......the beat goes on.
He is my everything. Even in times of trouble, I am with the most perfect of men, who choose to be happy, who choose to work as hard as they can to do anything for their family, who choose to tell me I am beautiful even when I feel I am not. He is good to me beyond belief, and I marvel at his wisdom, the way he has molded my children as his own. They call him constantly - just to talk.
He is a man of integrity..a man of happiness, even when he is down, he reaches for the gospel to pull him up. I feel like I am so lucky...why me? All I can say is if ANY of you - ANY of you are having problems in your marriage - watch "FIREPROOF" - it should be required before marriage and during all years of marriage. My husband emulates this kind of behavior.
I want him to know publicly I love him with all my heart. I adore this man who though at times, we struggle to keep our "tempers" in check, His heart IS my heart, and I knew the first time I talked to him I would marry him. It was that significant.
Ours is a true love story. It will be until the end of time. I adore him silly - and I love how he makes my heart beat a little faster, how he makes me want to be a little better, how he has crinkly, smiley eyes, and a robust laugh.
Vinny - I love you. Don't ever think for one moment that I don't realize I am the luckiest woman alive.
You simply put, are the VERY best..
4 comments:
I am so glad you have Vinny in your life, Dana, and that he makes you so very happy. Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be. Stay strong and faithful and always know I am here to lend my ear, my shoulder, my support...
How did we both ever get so lucky? I know they both have their faults - but I wouldn't trade them for the WORLD. THey are - just what we need.... I am here for you too, my caboose..
Awwww.... that is so sweet. I feel that way about my husband too! I knew after 3 weeks of dating him that he was the one. and then he broke up with me. LOL but that's another story for another time...
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Dana, you are so very, very lucky to have a man like Vinny to be your husband. True love is so special and it sounds like the two of you have found it! I pray for so many people daily, and I will certainly include you, Vinny and your family in my prayers. Your love of God shows through in everything you do. May you be Blessed always!
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