8 years ago today, there was a boy, and there was a  girl. This boy and this girl walked hand in hand across the cross walk on Kelly Road. After spending the day at the park and walking around town. The boy was talking about his family , his brother and his summer plans. The girl asked ” what did you tell your brother about me” The boy,  thought for a moment and said ” the girl that I am seeing, what do you say about me? ” The girl replied the same. The boy turned and asked.. ” So should we make it official then?” he seemed shy and unsure. The Girl smiled and said ” yes I think so”

The days turned in weeks, weeks into months , then months into years. The boy and the girl grew together, sharing their lives, their memories , their happiness and their sadness.  They where the best of friends and fell deeply in love. As they grew to be man and women,  life continued on sweeping them along. Through the ups and the downs of the roller coaster, and around and around on the Merry go round of life,   this women  knew, no matter what life through at them , together they could stand tall and face it all.  Together their hearts beat as one.

The Man  had long ago stolen her heart, with his gentle words and his gentle touch.  He taught her about love , and he taught her about life. With his patience and his support , they made it through many challenges and even more  celebrations.  Their love and their bond never wavering. Grew stronger with each moment and each memory.

This women had never felt anything so sure and so strong.  Never believed such a love could exist.  This Man opened her eyes and her heart.  This man gave this women strength when she was weak, he gave her compassion and he showed her a deep kindness.   He gently guided her from her shell and gave her wings to fly.

This man and this women,  2 souls drawn together, met as boy and girl and together became they so much more.

This Women is me, This Man is Cole.

I am so blessed and so grateful for the Love Cole has shown me this past 8 years, I look forward to our future  and many many more years , with a happiness and a confidence.  I thank god for bringing Cole into my life.  I am not sure what I did to deserve him but I treasure each moment .  Cole is my best friend, my soul mate, my life’s one greatest love.  Happy 8 years Cole.  Here is to many more! Thank you for opening your heart to me, for sharing your life, your family and your soul with me.  I love you more and more every day, to the moon and back , and a million times past heaven.

Always yours, your Mandy!

xoox