Andy,

When we met I wasn’t looking for this. I was newly single and just wanted to have fun. But you decided right away that you wanted to be with me and nothing was going to stop that. It may have taken me a little longer to realize I wanted the same, but I’m grateful I did because I don’t want to spend another day of my life without you. Where you go, so goes my nation. Even if that means we get sent to BFE for a few years.

You know that I love you with all my heart and you are the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I never thought I could love someone as much as I love you and I’m thankful every day that you are my husband. This past year was difficult with the deployment, but we survived it and are stronger because of it. Even with the uncertainties we are facing as we start our second year, I know it still will be better than the last because we’ll be together.

I love you.

Happy anniversary.