Exactly 10 years ago today, I met and fell instantly in love with my soulmate, Patrick.
Sweetie, thank you. Thank you for the past 3,652 days of love, passion, laughter and joy.
Has it only been that long? It seems we’ve been together for a lifetime already.
You’ve changed my life in so many ways!
Thank you for reminding me to laugh, relax and enjoy life more often; for helping me to open my mind to new ideas; for showing me what a great adventure life can be if we let it.
Thank you for always believing in me, even when I couldn’t.
Thank you for seeing my beauty, when all I can see are my flaws.
Thank you for teaching me how to trust again - when I swore I never would.
Thank you for helping to build my patience by leaving your dirty socks on the floor - time and time again! 
Thank you for eating some of the horrible concoctions I’ve made for dinner without a peep of complaint - and even asking for seconds!
Thank you for reminding me that it’s okay to spend $112.00 on candy just because “the colors are cool.” It’s only money, right? 
Thank you for forcing me to talk out our disagreements - when I’d rather run away and close my heart again.
Thank you for showing me that “bigger is always better” - whether it’s a television set, a car engine, or a cheeseburger deluxe. Living large is your specialty!
Thank you for your immense patience, constant acceptance, eternal support . . . and undying love. Yes, your love is what I’m most grateful for; it’s the greatest gift I’ve ever received.
Thank you.
Wendy
XOXO
