This was the best year of my life

To my very best friend, you know who you are.

At this time one year ago I was lying in bed, thinking of the next morning. A little nervous, a little scared, and yet more excited than I can explain. The next day went by so quickly it was almost a blur, yet I clearly remember thinking that I was the happiest i could ever be. Now I look back and see my foolishness, for of course I am now, surely, as happy as I can be. And yet I believe that I will have a similar expereince next year and the year after, and as many years as I am blessed to grow old with you in.

In the days and month since we were sealed for time and eternity, you have been my greatest support, my biggest fan, my shoulder to cry on. You have been my counselor, and therapist. And best of all my faithful, loving, encouraging wife. Looking back at the trials of the last 12 months, I could not have made it so well without you.

We have had so many adventures, and you put up with me so well. Even when I ask your uncle if he has a cow I can ride, or drag you up Zions Canyon while pregnant, or paint the walls the wrong color, or throw all my tools around because I can't get my oil filter off, or try to carry the ladder with the wall patching plaster ballanced on top and then get furious because I spill it, twice. You're so patient.

I love that you make me laugh. Anyone can be pasionate, but it takes real love to be silly. I love that I can truly be myself around you and I know that you really love who I am. Despite how embarrassing I am, and how gross I am, you still love me.

Of all the strong emotions I have ever felt, anger, pain, frustration, and sorrow, none can compare to the overpowering feeling that nearly knocks me over when I'm with you, or thinking about you, or dreaming about you. Sometimes it even makes me cry, and then I get embarrased.

So thank you Kayla Savage, love of my life. Thank you for your love, and trust. Thank you for the best year of my life. 

Happy anniversary honey. I look forward to the many more to come!

Love,
Richard