"Happy 1st year anniversary! I cant believe we’ve been married for a year already. Time passes so quickly! As our anniversary approached I kept thinking back to our wedding day, and trying to capture every moment of it in my memories. Where were we exactly last year this time? What were our thoughts? What were we looking forward to? Were we at that day-before frenzy of bringing the car to dress up and getting the flowers to be ready for the big day? Or were we battling the unexpected jam at HortPark the next day? Were the guests arriving already? Or were we still trying to get the wedding favors in place? Sometimes when I think about it, that day passed too quickly for me to soak in everything and immerse in it fully. So much so that when I think about it sometimes, there is that slight awkward tinge of regret in me that I did not capture the day enough. The nostalgia is… overwhelming.
Nevertheless I thank God for everything, and for you. Like how I’ve often wondered about my salvation, I fail to comprehend too how God can be so merciful and gracious towards us. Without you, my life wouldn't be complete. Without you, I wouldn't have the courage or the willingness to live and work my dream. With you, I surprise myself at the level of tolerance and pride that I can lower towards you. With you, I surprise myself that you actually MANAGE TO make a better me (given my notorious obstinacy).
As in Ruth’s words, which I replicated for our wedding vows, "Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” (Ruth 1:16)
Perhaps it’s what is known as initial euphoria (it’s been a year though). I dunno how long ‘initial’ is (as long as D? :P), but certainly it’s as long as the rest of the road of our marriage that lies ahead.
I know that I am truly blessed
Everyday I love you,
Your Dear"
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