Believe it or not, Dan and I will have been married for two years already on Monday! Doesn’t feel all that long ago I was writing a blog post celebrating our first anniversary, and now we’re here at number two. Time really does fly!
This last year has brought lots of great adventures together. From shooting my first buck – which I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing without Dan’s expertise! – my first rodeo experience, jetting off to New York for a long weekend, and every small adventure in between, I’ve never not had the time of my life while spending time with Dan.
While we’ve had plenty of fun times over the last year, I’d be lying if year #2 didn’t have its trying moments as well. I feel like our patience has been tested this year in ways I don’t wish on anyone. The not knowing if things will work out the way we want them to, and having very little control over it has been incredibly difficult.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about something Dan said at our marriage retreat a few months before we were married. On the first day, we had to introduce ourselves to the group and tell everyone one thing about our partner that we loved the most about them. When it was Dan’s turn, he stood up and told the group that he met me during a very difficult time in his life. His dad had just been diagnosed with cancer, and he passed away a month after we met. He said he knew I was the one for him because I was his rock during a very difficult time in his life. I brought calm to the storm and made it just a touch easier to make it through.
It’s safe to say Dan has been my rock during this last year too. I wouldn’t wish the heartbreak we’ve experienced this year on my worst enemy, but it makes it 10 times easier to get through it when I have someone as wonderful as Dan by my side.
I’ve said it in a past blog post too, but I can’t say it enough: it really matters who you marry. These last two years have shown me how important it is to be there for your partner in both good seasons and the challenging ones. And one thing won’t change: I don’t want to go through any of it without Dan.
Blessed to have spent the last few years with you, Dan, and I can’t wait for many, many more. Love you bunches and happy anniversary!
Until next time! 🙂
Megan Nelson