First Post, Husband Love

I just think if we keep out hearts together
I just think if we build on this trust that we have for one another
Maybe we can make this last a lifetime
Forever my friend
Forever my love

I decided to start this blog as a way to express loving thoughts about my husband daily (or close to it).  It's easy to forget to be thankful each day for such an important person in your life, especially when routine takes over and years have passed behind you.  To sound a little Oprah, this is a gratitude journal from me to my husband. 

To my husband:

Today I began with lyrics and, besides the fact that you know I'm a fan of Ray LaMontagne, I thought the lyrics from Forever My Friend really expresses how I envision our approach to our relationship and marriage.  You were my friend first, and will be forever.  When you became my love, that was forever, too.  Even though it sometimes has and will feel as though we are not being friends or lovers towards each other (as all marriages experience), I really do think that if we consistently keep our hearts in a loving place towards each other, those times will be few and far between, and mostly a thing of the past.  I really believe that if we mindfully love each other and build on the trust that we already have, that we will make 'us' last a lifetime.  At the end of our lives, I would love for us both to look back at a strong, healthy, supportive relationship and feel grateful and satisfied at the love we gave each other for all of those years.  I will work at expressing my love and friendship to you each day.  I hope this blog can be a useful tool for that.