One year ago today...

...many days, months, and years of preparation came together in one beautiful, unseasonably warm day, surrounded by friends, family, and the love of God.  Marriage so far has been way beyond my expectations...the difficult things are more difficult than I imagined; the beautiful things are more beautiful than I ever dreamed; the funny things are funnier than I could make them on my own; the warmth of holding and being held by the one who has been through the ringer with you, and promised to stick with you no matter what, to share everything no matter what...that is the most amazing feeling I know.  I have the best wife in the world.  I really mean that, and I can't believe I've been given such an incredible gift.  

Here's to one year down, many more to go!