My One and Only

Sometimes when I look at him, I get an overwhelming sensation come all over me- a mixture of intense love blended with a sense of gratitude for the amazing gift God has blessed me with. I’ve always wanted to get married, and I had high expectations for what that kind of union would contain. Little did I know that what I would actually receive would far surpass all of my expectations! After all of the tears and prayers and fights and more prayers, God gave me a love far greater than anything else I’ve ever experienced. When I look at my husband, more than any other emotion that arises, I feel the grace of God.

I’ve never looked at another marriage and wished that our’s was like their’s. Instead, I delight in the love that we have for one another. I am so proud of my husband and everything that he has become. I have watched him surrender his strongholds and sins and lay them in the hands of God. I have seen him sacrifice the desires of his heart to meet mine. I have witnessed a strength in him to stand firm when I, myself, am weak. I have gazed with wonder at the way he leads me as he follows God.

I knew 3 ½ years ago that God put us together. And while we had to go through a lot to finally come to where we are now, I know that it was all for His purpose. I am honored to be called his wife, for he is my one and only.

And today, I get to celebrate with him as he turns 22 years old. To most people, this is not a big birthday. But to me, it signifies a turning point- no longer on the cusp of adulthood, but instead heading towards one’s mid-20’s, embracing the workforce-lifestyle along with marriage and family. Regardless of the age, birthdays are big to me because they are a day to celebrate someone’s life; a day to recognize how thankful you are for that person in your life. And I’m thrilled to be celebrating today for Jesse. Thank you for being my one and only. There’s no one else I’d rather be with.