Sunday, March 8, 2009

We do not remember days, we remember moments...

That first night you put your arm around me and I laid my head on your shoulder...I knew that was where I wanted to be. In that moment I realized that I wanted to feel that way for the rest of my life. And though it would be a while before I vocally said it out loud, I knew it was where I was supposed to be.

This first year of our lives together has been a difficult one. It has been full of heartache, longing, and tears. But it has also brought happiness, strength, and a greater understanding of each other emotionally and spiritually. This experience has bonded us in a way that has sealed our fate forever.

I love you more than words could ever express. I anxiously await the day that we are united and we are able to live out our lives and begin our family. I want you to know that I will follow you to the ends of the earth, just to be with you.

I know this year is going to bring big adventures our way and I can not wait to face them together!

I am so proud of everything we have accomplished this year. I am SO proud of you for being so strong and for having unwavering faith in our Heavenly Father's plan for us.

I could not ask for a more loving husband and I could never thank you enough for being my best friend and loving me so completely.

Happy Anniversary meu amor!

Eu te amo para sempre,

Stephanie



23 comments:

Kori said...

Happy Anniversary my sweet friends. Next year we are gonna party down. Love ya!

KLC said...

What a beautiful post! Happy anniversary!

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

Happy Anniversary!!!!

I'm so sorry you don't get to spend it with your hubby this year. But, you will have many more years to make up for it!!

angi_b72 said...

Happy Anniversary, how beautiful this post is!! Love the black and white pic also!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! I'm sure this is not the way you wanted to spend this special day, the day of your first wedding anniversary, but you have so many things to look forward to. Your time apart is getting slimmer, and I pray that you are together again soon!

Kelsey said...

That was beautiful.
Happy Anniversary to you both. I pray that next year you two will get to spend it hand in hand.

Lisa said...

What beautiful thoughts. Happy Anniversary!
Ya'll will be fine and this will be a memory soon. Keep looking ahead.

Lisa Q

Kerri said...

Ah, happy anniversry guys! You have some wonderful pictures! I love them! And thanks for putting my linky on your sidebar! What a great friend!

Carla said...

That was simply put: perfect and beautiful.

AndreaLeigh said...

you two are such a beautiful couple. happy anniversary!

Anonymous said...

Cute, cute, cute, cute, cute!

Happy Anniversary mi amiga!

Donde esta el bano? ;)

Vanessa Rogers said...

I am sorry you have to spend this first anniversary apart. Just think, though, soon this will only be a memory and you will be able to spend the rest of your anniversaries together as you should! Happy Anniversary!

Ballerina Girl said...

Happy Anniversary to you both. I hope that destiny has you together again very soon.
Good Portuguese...how is it going?
BG

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

How sweet!

Happy Anniversary!!!

Emily said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Betty said...

Happy Anniversary Steph! Hope you are not too down to celebrate it alone! Thinking of you!

Michele said...

Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful post and pictures. We will have many many happy years together!

Hugz,
Michele

Young Momma said...

Happy Anniversary and (((huuuuuuugggssss))) I know it isn't how you pictured it - but it'll be so amazing when you two are together. Time apart makes the heart grow fonder. I hated that expression when my hubs and I were ever apart, even when I knew he'd be home in a week or so. It's so true though. ;)

Samantha said...

Happy Anniversary! What a sweet post!

ko said...

oh precious! Happy Anniversary!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you two!

I'm sorry that you have to be apart right now, I know how sad it is! =/

I also find a blog of a couple of americans living in Belo
Horizonte,MG. Here is their link:
http://ericandemilysadventures.blogspot.com/

Take care!

hugs!

Fabiola said...

Happy Anniversary.

I am here cheering you for such strong love and commitment.

Fabiola

Ronnica said...

Happy anniversary! You'll soon be together again...and stronger for this time (though I'd never wish it on anyone).