Today marks the day that I am officially a teenager again! Right about now you are scratching your head and thinking, “Okay, Amanda has officially lost it.” Before you jump to conclusions and paint me the crazy lady, let me explain. People, today I have been married to the best man ever for 13 years! So, we are officially teenagers again. We grew up together, became best friends, picked each other up, and encouraged each other and through all that we have hit our teen years together, once again!
My husband saw something in me at a young age that I had no insight into until he became my husband. He always knew what he deserved. He was confident, calm, athletic, sexy, and the list goes on. I was a hot mess of emotions, anger, and resentment. My childhood and his childhood were exactly the opposite of each other. I hid my pain and only let a few people in on it and compensated by being an over achiever and a bit OCD. I was and always will be, however, the advocate for the underdog. I guess he liked that about me. Or as he puts it, “I always knew your heart and your heart is good.” I am saying all of this to say, that I am the luckiest girl alive! Through the years, he’s helped me to understand my worth, forgiveness, loved me, and shown me unending grace. I have lit a fire under him to push himself further, achieve his educational goals, work goals, and taught him how to articulate his needs and not be afraid to ask the tough questions. (Communication people… anyone who knows me, knows that’s my thing..;)
And today we celebrate 13 years of two opposites that attract. His weakness is my strength and vice versa! He loves to be in large bodies of water… I love to look at large bodies of water..like from the shore. He loves heights and adventure; I love adventure from the ground and won’t do heights so don’t ask. He doesn’t mind a dirty house; I must have order (I have relaxed over the years..and he’s gotten a bit cleaner…just a bit) And all these things seem to work together pretty perfectly. We are just like everyone else and there are times that we don’t agree, but we know each other and we respect what the other needs. In thirteen years of marriage and a lifetime of love, I continue to learn about my husband.
Things I have learned:
~I won’t ever get tired of his big laugh. The one where he shows ALL of his teeth and his crows feet curl up at the end of his eyes. That laugh never gets old, and melts me every time.
~When to step back.
~A real Man loves his wife, and isn’t afraid to let her shine her light.
~What ride or die love feels and looks like.
~How to accept help.
~What an Amazing Dad and husband looks like in real life on the daily.
~Sacrifice
These are just a few things that I have learned and there is no way to fully express the love that I have in my soul for my husband. He has no idea how much he impacts me, how much I love him, and how much I think about him throughout the day. I hope that everyone in the world gets to feel the kind of love, security, and safety that I feel from my husband. He is my world, the father of my children, my best friend, my soul mate, and my family! To many more years of laughter, love, kids, grand kids, traveling, and adventures with you Johnnie Alan. I love you more much! Happy Thirteenth Anniversary! #rideordie #bloodinbloodout #scholarshipplayer #weareteenagersagain
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