I know some think Ryan and I were married too fast. Maybe Ryan and I were married too fast. No one has had to pay a greater (and silent) price than we have. No one will ever know the deep stress of those choices. BUT, we've worked through it. And I am committed to continue to work through it. It's been nearly 6 years. I am grateful for him. He makes me laugh. He keeps up with my smarts and challenges my intellect. To me, he is wonderfully insightful, spiritually and emotionally. He surprises me with moments of deep caring. He is amazingly patient with me. He also clearly informs me when I am wrong. Sometimes he makes me frustrated...isn't that the nature of marriage? He is my true love and my only love. We created three fantastic and beautiful children together. In my eyes, he is the world. Despite the sometimes tension created from outside sources, he and I are one. We will always put the other first. Though we have been under a considerable amount of stress the last few months, I want him to know I believe in him. I believe in the talents he has and the talents he will develop.
To the Dean and Angeli Sheffer family: I want you to know that despite our deepest differences I do care for and love the Sheffer family that gave me my most prized relationship.
To the Tom and Chris Reynolds family: Thank you for taking the time to learn about him and to love him.
To Ryan: Success or failure, I will always love you. I feel consumed with your welfare, wanting only the best. You are so afraid to fail...in my eyes you never fail, we just have learning experiences together. You seemed constrained by perfection. Only one is Perfect; It is God. No one loves you more purely than your Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus. As Grandpa Reynolds reminded me, "Heavenly Father is where ever you are. Rely on Him." At this unexpected crossroad, I want you to know He lives. I know he will answer your prayers as clearly as he did when we asked to marry. At this unexpected crossroad, I want you to know how much I love you--no matter how much money you make in our life, no matter how "technical" your career may be, no matter all the glory and ambition the world gives. At this unexpected crossroad, you need know how your children look at you with love and admiration in their eyes, how they anticipate every moment by your side. To us, your small family, you are everything. All that matters to us is that you are happy, that you are spiritually fed, that you are content with us and the blessings the Lord has given you. To me, you are my life. When you hurt, I hurt. When you struggle, I struggle. When you are confused, I am confused. When you are happy, I am happy (except for when there is no sunshine :-) I want your every happiness. All my love, Bridget
Wow, you guys have been busy. Do the pictures mean that now you have high speed? I love to see them. Even more, I would love to see them in person! The love you feel is so beautiful and I am greatful to you, my daughter in law for making our son so happy! You are a joy to us.
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