Today I am soaking it in. Trying my hardest to take a look into my future. Focusing on what’s ahead and adding to my list of goals. I am celebrating my birthday and 26 years of life. Memories flooded my mind this morning as I took a minute to stare out over Lake Michigan during my run. I thought about my supportive & loving parents, my wonderful brothers and sisters, my beautiful family, and all of the incredible friends that I have met along this journey that have helped shape the way I see and experience this world. I really could not thank my God enough for all of the people that enrich my life. But, there is one person that brings me to my knees with joy. One person that has become a part of who I am forever but also makes me feel more like myself than ever. . . This morning, as I stood there by myself, I cried out to the Lord with an overwhelming gratefulness. He has given me the gift I cherish most. My best friend. My protector. My husband. Someone that is here to walk through thick and thin with me. Someone that can heal my heart with one smile. Someone to tell me 27 times a day that he loves me. Someone to take me to the doctor when I am sick. Someone to sing me love songs for no reason. Someone to share made up words with. A reason to make mix tapes. A date for dinner. A hug before bed. All of the things in life that can be shared are shared with him. There is nothing to hide and nothing to love more. He is my rock and I will be beside him for the rest of my days. I couldn’t ask for more. Matt, I love you. You are the creamy cheese on my macaroni and the sprinkles on my birthday cake. I can’t believe I get to share all of life’s ice cream with someone as amazing as you. You are my scrumptuliciousness and have made this day a happy one.
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Hannah - Hello there
I pray that God will continue to bless you both richly.
I know this is a very old blog post, but I stumbled upon it was… just so blessed. Blessed by how much you love Matt, Stevi. Blessed by the fact that you *shared* it. And most of all, blessed to know that there are couples out there that are really in love like this – it makes life worth living, ya know?
Olivia Leigh - Yay! Happy birthday. You guys are too cute.
Savannah - Matt is definitely blessed to have you Stevi! I’ve known you just about my whole live, and you have certainly been a big inspiration to me! You are so beautiful and smart and I’m so glad you’re my sister!
Jaclyn Simpson - Awww…you guys are the cutest!! Happy Birthday, Stevi!!