Happy Anniversary to us! I am so grateful to get to share this life with you. When we got married at age 22, I don’t believe either us had a clue what life would have in store for our future. I know I was “luckier than I was smart” when I picked you! Luckier in that I did not know how well you would love me, stand by me and never judge me as we have grown up over the course of our marriage. We are completely different people now at 53! I am so proud of who we have evolved into. You are so caring and compassionate. You take time to genuinely listen and hear me. You see me. I love that I have known you almost all of my life. Who knew 7th grade homeroom would introduce us to each other?? You have taught me so many things, like how to slow down and enjoy a moment. I am so fortunate that you (and your Mom!) thought I was cute at 16. I am still sorry that I broke your heart once, a long time ago. I am still glad I took advantage of your kindness and “made” you remain friends with me. I am so grateful you decided to choose me and continue to choose me, every day. My life would certainly be different if you were not a part of it, but, there is just no way it could be better. I know this and I am so honored to be your wife. I am so proud of you, of us! We still have a lot of life to live. Let’s keep on doing great things together and collecting memories, not stuff! It’s been working out pretty well, so far! I lover you!