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fall 1997...

the boy had no idea what he was getting into... it was just a game to him.

but he still didn't know. he didn't know what was in store... the girl seemed to be very sweet. she "loaned" him money all the time, without batting an eye lash (I say "loaned" because he really had no intention of paying her back - yes, he was a jerk) - and she even covered his little sister when they took her along. she remembered that he liked some stupid comic book character and even bought him a few of the figures for sweetest day - she didn't expect anything from him, but there she was, giving him presents...

she was looking for someone, anyone to hang out with, moving to a new school does that, but when people, who you think are friends, dismiss you all the time, it starts to wear you down...

he was playing a game. she was looking for a friend.

somewhere along the way, they fell in love. maybe not at the same time, but it happened. he said it first (so he claims) she said it later (not too much later, but I'm sure when he said it the first time, it threw her off a bit)

they didn't know what they were getting into - they were still growing as individuals, yet they were also growing as a couple. strange, all the places life takes you with you not even realizing it.

school... work... school... family... friends... work... family... friends... etc...

so they fall deeper and deeper into themselves... nothing else seemed to matter (of course other things mattered, but not really... at least in their minds.)

the future was inevitable - it was just the next stage and it looked like smooth sailing. (not to say it wasn't smooth sailing, but everyone has their rocky waters and stormy fronts)

before they knew it, they were engaged... things were moving faster now, although on the surface they seemed almost slow...

they were no longer school children. it stopped being a game a long time ago. they were growing up, faster - yet slower - than they realized...

but they still loved each other.

she still give tokens of her affection, he still tries to take care of her however he can...

they made their vows before God, before their family and friends... and >poof< - they were married...

but they were still growing, still learning about themselves and each other... it was a rollercoaster ride... and though you can't get off, you can steer a bit...

and here they are... still riding, still steering...

they are still in love...

and there is no end in sight...

::: ::: :::

everyday I thank God that he has brought you into my life...

from the girl I meet so many years ago, the woman you are now, to the woman will to become...

my love for you has grown deeper everyday... living with you, learning with you, and growing with you - though we are apart, I hold you in my heart...

these two years being married to you have been wonderful, not to mention the 9 years we have known each other...

I thank you for everything you are and for everything you have done, and I hope that I can make you the happiest woman in the world...

happy second anniversary!

forever will I be in love, and forever my heart will stay...

I love you!